About

An edible variety of the Romulea genus bearing fruit (edulis � edible), producing funnel-shaped, pink to purple flowers with a yellow centre, above narrow, grass-like leaves, on compact corms suited to a sunny, well-drained border or pot in a frost-free glasshouse.

About the genus

Peucedanum are predominantly herbaceous perennials, shrubs or rarely trees, with compound pinnate leaves and umbels of white, yellow or occasionally pink flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.