Tag Archives: pot culture
Fritillarias (Crown Imperials, or Snake’s Head Lilies).
Soil, sandy loam, or well-drained, deep, rich mould. Plant in the open ground in autumn; take the bulbs up as soon as the leaves decay, and preserve them in a … Read more
Carnations.
These are divided into three classes, but they are all said originally to come from the clove:
(1) Flakes, which are striped with one colour and white;
(2) Bizarres, those … Read more
Schizostylis Coccinea (Crimson Flag, or Kaffre Lily).
A most lovely autumn-blooming plant, producing abundant spikes of Izia-like flowers about 2 ft. high. It is suitable for pot-culture or planting outdoors, and is quite hardy. It requires a … Read more
Luculia Gratissima.
A fine plant either for the wall or border. It grows well in a compost of peat and light, turfy loam, but it is not suitable for pot culture. During … Read more
Homerias.
Beautiful little South African plants. For out-door cultivation plant the bulbs in a dry, warm situation, from October to January, 3 in. deep, and the same distance apart, in rich, … Read more
Tritonias.
These somewhat resemble miniature Gladioli, and are among the most useful bulbs for pot-culture. Plant from September to December, placing five or six bulbs in a 5-in. pot, and using … Read more
Musk (Mimulus Moschatus).
A well-known sweet-scented, half-hardy perennial, well adapted for pot culture. A moist, shady position is most congenial to it when placed in the border. Seed sown in autumn make … Read more
Linum (Flax).
This succeeds best in rich, light mould. The Linum Flavum, or Golden Flax, is very suitable for pot culture; it grows 9 in. in height, and bears brilliant yellow flowers. … Read more
Tigridia (Ferraria; Mexican Tiger Flower, popularly called the Tiger Iris).
A gorgeous flower of exceptional beauty. Plant the bulbs in the sunniest spot out of doors during March, April, or May, in a sandy loam enriched with a liberal amount … Read more
Tulip
A tulip is a flowering plant in the genus Tulipa. Tulips are perennials from bulbs. They originate from mountainous areas with temperate climates and need a period of cool dormancy. … Read more