Albuca shawii (Shaw’s Albuca) [15 Seeds]

$4.25

Germination Information: Start the seeds indoors in late winter to mid spring, about 1/4″ deep, in a warm, bright place, or in a pot outdoors pretty much anytime. The last time I started this species from seed, I sowed in a pot on January 10 and set it outdoors; seedlings started to appear in late May. Your experience may vary. (The seeds apparently don’t need a chilling period, but it didn’t seem to hurt them any.)

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Growing most bulbs from seed is an exercise in patience, as it can take several years for them to reach flowering size. Not so with Shaw’s albuca (Albuca shawii)! Some sources say that with a very early start, it’s possible to see a few flowers even the first year. More likely in the second year, and each year thereafter, you’ll enjoy a display of nodding, green-striped yellow blooms along 12- to 18-inch-tall stems above slender, bright green leaves through much of the summer. I have read that the flowers are fragrant and the foliage is aromatic too. I have to admit that I don’t detect much from the flowers but the leaves do have a pleasing scent. This South African bulb needs excellent drainage and grows beautifully in a pot, which makes it easy to bring indoors for a dry winter-dormancy period where it isn’t hardy. Full sun. Tender bulb; Zones 7 to 10, reportedly.

Harvested in July and August 2022. At least 15 seeds.

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