Sparaxis grandiflora ssp fimbriata

Sparaxis grandiflora ssp fimbriata

It bears its flowers in spirally arranged spikes from unbranched stems. Grandiflora means large flowers. They measure up to 4,5 cm across. The plant is sometimes called the Cape buttercup. Its flowers are white, cream or yellow with rounded tepal tips. The tepals sometimes have dark markings at the base, inside the wide corolla cup.

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: Klipheuwel. Harvest: November 2024