Ammocharis is a majestic, South african bulb from the summer-rainfall desert. There is a lot of variation among the many wild populations scattered in South Africa and these plants belong to the area of Cathcart.
These bulbs are now about four years old, sown from seeds in 2017.
Picture from wikimedia commons:
Leaves: By Paul venter - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63825028
Flowers: By Kate Webster00 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54846475
Cultivation |
Protected |
Plant origin |
Africa |
Presentation |
Bare root |
Max. Size |
30cm-40cm |
Botanical family |
Amaryllidaceae |
Light |
Sun |
Minimum winter temperature |
0 ºC to 10 ºC |
Plant type |
Herbaceous |
Color |
Red |
Care |
Pot |
Shape |
Bulbs |