South African Bulbs/Geophytes 2020

[Rimmer de Vries]

Gladiolus floribundus

[Diane Whitehead]

This is supposedly Gladiolus floribundus miniatus, from a 2006 seed exchange, but not from a collector in South Africa, so I am doubtful about its identity.  I would appreciate a proper ID.

It is currently in bloom in my garden.

[fermi de Sousa]

A G. maculatus x G. tristis cross?
cheers
fermi

[Diane Whitehead]

A hybrid, Fermi?  That will explain why I couldn't see it in any of my books.

 I should go out at night to see if it is scented then.

It is early flowering.  Tristis, growing nearby, doesn't flower till June.

I will self it and see what variations the next generation shows.

Yes, it is nicely scented at night.

[Steve Garvie]

The last of the Lachenalias here:

Lachenalia nervosa



Lachenalia pallida/pustulata



Lachenalia purpureo-caerulea

[ArnoldT]

Ledebouria ovalifolia

Much more color to the stems and flowers with the addition of a LED light.

[ArnoldT]

This came to me as Ledebouria sp. Huntsdrift.

Can't find Huntsdrift on a map.

[ashley]

Maybe Hunts Drift near Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape.

[Rimmer de Vries]

Ornithogalum hispidum. A dainty small form with fuzzy leaves. Been blooming for a few weeks as the leaves become dry.

[Anthony Darby]

I sowed the seed of this Gladiolus watsonius in July 2015. This is its first flower, but in Auckland it is flowering in Autumn!

[Rimmer de Vries]

resnova megaphylla

[Ophrys]

I sowed the seed of this Gladiolus watsonius in July 2015. This is its first flower, but in Auckland it is flowering in Autumn!

Wow, a great success! Growing Gladiolus from seeds needs a lot of patience.

[ashley]

resnova megaphylla

Beautiful plant & photo Rimmer.  From seed?

[Rimmer de Vries]

Yes and leaf cuttings

[Anthony Darby]

Gladiolus flanaganii in the rockery.