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Rhodophiala phycelloides

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhodophiala (roh-doh-FY-al-luh) (Info)
Species: phycelloides

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive Ursula On Nov 25, 2004, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

This pretty Chilean native bulb can be found at the foot of the Andes Mountains.

If grown from seeds, they might take three to four years to bloom. Spontaneous production of bulbils is very scarce.

Propagation from seeds: stratified Autumn sowing in a mix of equal parts of compost, vermiculite and river-sand. Barely cover the seeds (just to keep them on place). Do not transplant before one year to allow the bulbils to grow.

Plant adult bulbs in a soil that is rich in nutrients and provides good drainage, although a light permanent moisture is desireable. Full sun is required. Change the soil or plant the bulbs on a new place (where no bulbs have grown before) each three to four years.

These bulbs can be planted in beds combined with other spring-flowering bulbs, in pots and containers.



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