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 3-4 years old, sown from seeds in 2021.
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 |