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Romulea Tortuosa Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Romulea Tortuosa Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

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How to Sow and Plant


Soak seeds briefly if desired, or sow directly in early spring or late autumn. Scatter seeds over well-drained soil and lightly press them in, covering about ¼ inch deep. Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination in 2–4 weeks.

How to Grow


Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Water moderately, keeping soil moist but avoiding waterlogging. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new flowers and prevent seed-set.

Tips

Excellent for rock gardens and alpine plantings


Ensure good drainage to prevent rot


Thrives in sandy to loamy soils

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Corm-forming

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming bulbous perennial

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Winter – Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental garden flowering plant

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Romulea Tortuosa Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Bulb / Corm Perennial

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Bulb / Corm Perennial

Romulea Tortuosa is a unique bulbous perennial known for its spiral foliage and yellow, crocus-like flowers that bring early spring color to gardens. Thriving in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, it’s perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers. Once established, this plant rewards gardeners with fragrant, distinctive blooms and low maintenance care.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Late Autumn

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

15–30 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones ~7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

10–15 cm (4–6 in)

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

~0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000109603