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Romulea Atranda Seeds for Garden Planting

Romulea Atranda Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow seeds on the surface of well‑drained sandy or loamy soil and lightly cover with a fine layer of grit or soil.

How to Grow


Keep soil moist (not waterlogged) until seedlings appear, usually within 2–4 weeks. Once established, plant in full sun to partial shade and ensure good drainage to avoid bulb rot.

Tips

Plant in rock gardens and raised beds to mimic its natural well‑drained habitat. Feed lightly in early growth, and allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Corm‑forming bulb

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Low‑growing clump forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Winter to Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental blooms (not edible)

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Romulea Atranda Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open‑pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering perennial geophyte


Romulea atranda is a striking small perennial in the iris family (Iridaceae) that emerges from a corm. Native to regions of South Africa, it produces narrow foliage and crocus‑like flowers that open close to the ground in early spring. The blooms often feature magenta‑rose or pale hues with yellow throats and decorative markings, adding vivid early color to sunny rockeries, naturalized landscapes, and container displays.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Early Spring, Autumn

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Seed capsules

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10–15 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

5–10 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow / light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Sandy or loamy

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000172959