Romulea leipoldtii
- Family :Iridaceae
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- Section :Ciliatae (Ciliatae)
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap Ouest), Bokkeveld mountains, Warmbaths, Citrusdal
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Cream, Yellow
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
The genus
A genus of the iridaceae, superficially resembling Crocus with thin leaves and cupshaped flowers, numbering about 95 species. The principal centres of distribution are the winter rainfall area of South Africa (70 sp.) and the Mediterranean basin (10-20 sp.), with a small number of summer growing taxa occurring in eastern South Africa and the highland regions of East Africa. A number of wintergrowing species originating from inland mountainous areas will tolerate a several degrees of frost for short periods. A very promising genus for the mediterraneans gardens. All species multply well from seed.
Growing cycle
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Planting :August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3), November (sem. 2-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-3)