I am an absolute sucker for virtually any type of bulb. In the past 12 months I have given into my addiction and started up a collection. I’m limited in what I can try as I don’t have any real garden beds (I live on the 5th floor). Instead everything must cope with being pot bound. I thought I’d share with you some of the lovely spring blooming bulbs that I’ve been enjoying lately. First up is this stunning orange tritonia…
I’m very happy to report that one of my first bulb experiments, Albuca spiralis, has been a great success. The yellowy green flowers were quite dainty and even held a chocolatey surprise…
Months ago I was trawling ebay searching for something unusual, something I hadn’t seen before. Naturally I was looking in the garden and plant section and was quickly rewarded with an offering of yellow sparaxis bulbs. Never having heard of yellow sparaxis I snapped them up without hesitation and planted them as soon as they arrived. Now I’m pleased to report that they are indeed yellow!
This week my bulbs arrived. Call me crazy but when I opened the box and saw all the little bundles my heart quickened and I got such a rush.
Saffron flowers
Call me crazy but the other day I decided to buy some saffron bulbs and give them a go. The allure of the world’s most expensive spice and its pretty crocus flowers was enough to sway me.
Albuca spiralis
I love getting mail. Love it. And what could be more exciting than getting garden related mail? Not much I say. Today marked the safe arrival, in the mail, of my latest bulb purchase – Albuca spiralis.