Massonia roggeveldensis

Massonia roggeveldensis

Family: Hyacinthaceae

From the Roggeveld. The leaves start out mottled maroon-ish, then turn completely green as they mature. The flowers start out white then turning pink as they age.

Sowing instructions: Seeds should be sown in autumn. Use 10 cm deep seed trays or pots and a well-drained, sterile sowing medium. Sow seeds thinly to prevent overcrowding and damping off. Cover with a thin layer of clean sand. Keep moist, but not wet, and place in a warm position. The young bulbs prefer a sunny position and very little moisture. Plant them in a potting mix that is sandy to loamy and very well-drained.

Locality: Roggeveld. Harvest: September 2024