Romulea monadelpha

Romulea monadelpha

Common names: Karoo Froetang

Growing mostly from 10 to 18 cm, it is very similar to Romulea sabulosa but differs by having deep claret-red flowers with each segment having a black blotch on a blue or purplish grey or sometimes pale yellow background. Filaments are joined, forming a short, stout, shiny-black column.

Sowing instructions: Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand: 2 parts compost: 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded.

Locality: Niewoudtville. Harvest: December 2024