About
A compact, cormous perennial from the mountains of southern Africa (Cape Province) with small, narrow, mid-green basal leaves and small, funnel-shaped, purple-rose flowers in spring, striped with darker markings, borne in loose, one-sided spikes. A charming and rare Cape endemic for a warm, sunny, very well-drained border or pot in a frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Romulea is a genus of cormous or bulbous perennials producing funnel-shaped or cup-shaped flowers, often before or alongside slender, grassy leaves. Many species flower in spring or autumn and are suited to sunny, well-drained positions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.