Wurmbea compacta (100 seeds)

Wurmbea compacta. This bulb grows up to 15cm tall and has lanceolate leaves with dense spikes of pink flowers that appear in winter. Sowing : 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: Barrydale. Harvest: November 2023