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Romulea Obscura Subtestacea Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Romulea Obscura Subtestacea Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sowing: Sow seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed mix in early spring or autumn. Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover deeply as they need light to germinate

Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for about 24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat and improve germination.

Germination: Maintain soil at ~15–20 °C with consistent moisture (not waterlogged). Seeds typically sprout in 2–4 weeks.

How to Grow


Plant in full sun in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain appearance. In frost-prone areas, mulch lightly or move containers indoors to protect bulbs.

Tips


Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers


Ensure excellent soil drainage to avoid bulb rot


Pre-soak seeds to help with germination

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial bulbous flower seed

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Compact

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Winter – Early Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental / Decorative

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Romulea Obscura Subtestacea Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Corm / Bulbous perennial

Romulea Obscura Subtestacea is a rare and charming perennial bulb plant in the iris family (Iridaceae). It produces slender leaves and elegant, crocus-like flowers in deep rosy to old-rose tones, often with small subtle blotches at the center. These delicate blooms appear in late winter to early spring and perform best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with full sun exposure. Excellent for ornamental gardening and adding early color to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Autumn

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10–15 cm (4–6 in)

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

5–10 cm (2–4 in)

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow or very shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained sandy

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000139099