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anomatheca laxa


anomatheca laxa (anomatheca laxa)

also called the false freesia, a lovely little bulb from South Africa part of the Gladiola family...



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amy
Amy
 

Thats a sweet little one , a new one to me Slad .....

2 Aug, 2012

 

Cute.

2 Aug, 2012

 

Not seen these before either, except on your blog. Very pretty

2 Aug, 2012

 

lovely mate - is it hardy ?

3 Aug, 2012

 

Thanks Hb, i grew them from seed but i have seen them at avon bulbs...

Thanks Amy :-)

Thanks kat :-)

Thanks Tuesdaybear :-)

Cheers Paul, it's hardy down to about -5 / -8 but i take them out and put in dry compost in the shed over winter :-) to nice to take a chance on ..

3 Aug, 2012

 

yes good idea to do that

3 Aug, 2012

 

:-)

4 Aug, 2012



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