Sprekelia plant growing guide grow jacobean lily, aztec lily. They are half hardy bulbs that reach a maximum of 12 inches in height and sometimes might bloom twice a year. Sprekelia formosissima flower bulbs for sale online terra. Sprekelia formosissima is the one usually grown for its showy. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Aztec lily, sprekelia formosissima master gardener program. Commonly found in older gardens and easy to grow in containers.
Methods and practices exist to enhance soil carbon sequestration in. Sprekelia formosissima is a real jewel of a flower and planted en masse in your garden will give you a rich. Andean bryophytes bolivia checklist catalogue of new world grasses ecuador catalogue flora mesoamericana madagascar catalogue moss flora of china peru checklist system details. You can search the forum without needing to register. Order these sprekelia lily bulbs for sale online today.
Sprekelia formosissima amaryllis formosissima aztec lily jacobean lily st. Sprekelia formosissima is the one usually grown for its showy flowers. Sprekelia wikispecies wikispecies, free species directory. Among hundreds of bulbous ornamental plants native to tropical and subtropical america, different genera from the amaryllidaceae family such as hymenocallis, sprekelia and zephyranthes present an enormous potential as ornamental crops. Plant database entry for sprekelia formosissima orient red with 10 data details. Half hardy bulb commonly grown as a half hardy annual by gardeners height. Genus sprekelia is a bulbous perennial with arching, strapshaped leaves and solitary flowers, each with a lanceshaped upper tepal, narrow, spreading lateral tepals and 3 broader, overlapping lower tepals.
Pdf in vitro propagation of sprekelia formosissima herbert. Sprekelia in world checklist of selected plant families. Also known as the aztec lily or jacobean lily, it is part of the amaryllis family rather than that of the lilies. Sprekelia sprekelia formosissima, are also known as jacobean or aztec lily. Gardening india sprekelia aztec lily jacobean lily pack of 02. Sprekelia formosissima flower bulbs for sale online. Family amaryllidaceae genus sprekelia is a bulbous perennial with arching, strapshaped leaves and solitary flowers, each with a lanceshaped upper tepal, narrow, spreading lateral tepals and 3 broader, overlapping lower tepals.
Plant in spring with the neck just above ground level. Strekelia formosissima synonyms, strekelia formosissima pronunciation, strekelia formosissima translation, english dictionary definition of strekelia formosissima. Mrp tags attached, user manual, warranty cards, and original accessories in. Sprekelia plants are sometimes called aztec lilies or jacobean lilies although they are not true lilies. Sprekelias can be left in the ground to naturalise undisturbed for several years. Sprekelia formosissima aztec lily a large truncated bulb from mexico that produces darkgreen narrow straplike leaves that arise during the bloom period. Sprekelia formosissima 3 bulbs per pkg ships march thru june show quantity breaks. Sprekelia formosissima truly elegant and unique orchidlike flowers bloom on short swordlike foliage. Enjoy the beautiful orangish red hue of this sprekelia formosissima. The aztec lily features an orchidlike shape and adds an elegant look to any garden. Sprekelia formosissima in world checklist of selected plant families. The large vivid scarlet orchidlike flowers sprout from the dormant bulbs at the end of spring and as the flowers fade the deep green strap shaped leaves appear.
The genus hymenocallis comprises over 60 species distributed from the north of brazil to the south east of the united states. Even when well grown, bulbs often do not bloom every year. This bulb, known as the jacobean lily, is a lovely and unusual member of the amaryllidaceae family ht 3045 cm which blooms in late october or november. The 20 inch 50 cm long leaves come out in spring about the same time as the about 5 inch cm the flower. James lily sprekelia produce unusual but attractive looking 6 15 cm flowers that resemble a waxy orchid on fairly short stems with narrow strapshaped leaves. Aztec lily, or jacobean lily, is one of just three known species of the genus sprekelia in the amaryllis family amaryllidaceae. Sprekelia definition of sprekelia by the free dictionary. Radford ae, ahles he, bell cr 1968 manual of the vascular flora of the. Biosequestration is the capture and storage of the atmospheric greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by continual or enhanced biological processes this form of carbon sequestration occurs through increased rates of photosynthesis via landuse practices such as reforestation, sustainable forest management, and genetic engineering. Aztec lily, sprekelia formosissima aztec lily, or jacobean lily, is one of just three known species of the genus sprekelia in the amaryllis family amaryllidaceae. Sprekelia formosissima, aztec lily, jacobean lily, orchid.
Jacobean lily, jacobs lily, aztec lily, maltese cross. Sprekelia formosissima is common in cultivation, planted in warm climates or raised in pots in colder climates, or planted and lifted, much as the gladiolus. Sprekelia species, aztec lily, jacobean lily sprekelia. However, in my very wet winter and spring here in the pacific northwest, it has survived and bloomed two years in a row before succumbing to a gopher. Only one species is widely grown in australia sprekelia formosissima. Media in category sprekelia formosissima the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Additional information about this plant will become available later. Cut flower plants, drought tolerant plants, pollinator plants, medicinal plants, north american native plants, tropical looking plants, xeriscaping plants, amaryllids, corms bulbs tubers, cottage garden plants, rock. The petals of the flower are in 2 groups the upper 3 stand up, curving back at the tips, while the lower 3 are pendent, rolling up like a tube at the base, encircling the stamens. Amaryllidoideae aztec lily, jacobean lily, orchid lily origin. They do best in welldrained alkaline soil kept dry during their winter dormancy. Sprekelia is a genus of mesoamerican plants in the amaryllis family, subfamily amaryllidoideae.
Sprekelia formosissima is the one usually grown for its showy flowers and even it is not very common, especially in colder climates. Sprekelia formosissima planting, growing and propagating. This tender bulb, native to rocky hillsides of southern mexico and guatemala, is hardy only to zone 8 and higher. Pdf the use of native ornamental plants in urban landscapes and ornamental consumers designs is one strategy to preserve biodiversity. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Lettris is a curious tetrisclone game where all the bricks have the same square shape but different content. Posted by valleylynn dallas, or zone 8b on oct 27, 2011 3.
Sprekelia formosissima bulbs buy aztec lilies online at. To make squares disappear and save space for other squares you have to assemble english words left, right, up, down from the falling squares. It has brilliant red, narrow petals, with the appearance of an exotic sculptured orchid. Closely related to rain lilies similar narrow linear foliage sprekelia formosissima. Sometimes seen as unusual, the jacobean lily has in fact been in cultivation for many years. The brilliant scarlet or crimson flowers are bilaterally symmetrical, like an orchid. Print pdf you need to be logged in to start a new thread. Sprekelia produces unusual flowers on short, red stems. Pdf in vitro propagation of sprekelia formosissima. In milder climates, where they can be left in the ground, the stems will gradually grow taller over.
Sprekelia are hardy and need little attention during the growing season. Starting from these natural products, new derivatives have been synthesized to explore structureactivity relationships within the chemical class and to obtain potential. Sprekelia formosissima is a real jewel of a flower and planted en masse in your garden will give you a rich showing. With a cluster of common names this bulbous plant comes from the tropical and subtropical deserts of mexico preferring mild dry winters. One mexican species, sprekelia formosissima, aly, is a good. Sprekelia is grown normally in places where there is a warm climate and can be grown in pots in regions where there is a cold climate. Unusually formed dark red flowers appear in spring on this summergrowing bulb. Pricing is per package and per sprekelia variety quantity discounts apply. The interesting and large crimsonred flowers which only last a few day are nearly 6 inches wide and rise up individually on a stalk 1 foot or less above the ground during the spring and. Sprekelia, jacobean lily, aztec lily daylilies in australia. Sprekelia formosissima aztec lily brent and beckys bulbs. Sprekelia formosissima and others posted on november 10, 2016 by timothy i have a few things blooming now that are lovely and excitingfirst up is a new bulb for me, sprekelia formosissima from mexico and central america it is in the hippeastrum tribe, what we commonly refer to as amaryllisit bloomed two days ago.
Sprekelia formosissima this exotic araflora plant is a real must for all plant enthusiastics. Leave bulbs in the ground to overwinter or lift them in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. Because you have requested that we put together combinations for your garden and containers, we have added these choices. Strekelia formosissima mexican bulbous herb cultivated for its handsome bright red solitary flower aztec lily, jacobean lily amaryllis bulbous. In a grouping of about a dozen bulbs, only two or three may bloom in any given year. Sprekelia formosissima is common in cultivation, planted in pots in uk or plant and lifted, much as the gladiolus. Aztec lily sprekelia bulbs for sale terra ceia farms. Sprekelia formosissima bulbs have not all bloomed each year, though the bulbs offset pretty regularly and at least a few put out flowers each year. Sprekelia formosissima plantinfo everything and anything.
Pdf consumers and retailers attitudes towards a mexican. Aztec lily, jacobean lily sprekelia formosissima is native to mexico and guatemala with its natural habitat being rocky hillsides. In vitro propagation of sprekelia formosissima herbert. There are even times when the bulbs do not bloom in a year, even when it is a full grown bulb. Sprekelia formosissima produces brilliant red flowers that are about cm or 5 inch wide, and seem to blend lilies and orchids in their design. A top dressing of complete fertiliser after flowering will help build up next seasons flower inside the bulbs. Sprekelia formosissima aztec lily california gardens. Pdf according to the inventory made by the ornamental network, mexico is one of the richest countries in genetic resources and has 4 220 species used. Posts about sprekelia formosissima written by timothy. Soil should be well drained and prepared with the usual wellrotted organic matter or complete fertiliser. Sprekelia formosissima bulbs buy aztec lilies online at farmer.
Also known as the aztec lily, sprekelia formosissima are bulbs originating from central america, commonly referred to as the jacobean lily. Sprekelia formosissima wikispecies, free species directory. Aztec lily sprekelia formosissima from netherland bulb. Gardening india sprekelia aztec lily jacobean lily pack of 02 flower bulbs. Sprekelia formosissima amaryllidaceae jacobean lily. Aztec lily is easy to grow in full sun in welldrained soil. I have a few things blooming now that are lovely and excitingfirst up is a new bulb for me, sprekelia formosissima from mexico and central americait is in the hippeastrum tribe, what we commonly refer to as amaryllisit bloomed two days ago the petals are reminiscent of amaryllis hippeastrum, but the presentation is distinct. Plants profile for sprekelia formosissima jacobean lily. The petals of the flower are in 2 groups the upper 3 stand up, curving back at the tips, while the lower 3 are pendent, rolling up. Suitable for a sunny border or in cool areas as a houseplant. Sprekelia formosissima this bulb, known as the jacobean lily, is a lovely and unusual member of the amaryllidaceae family ht 3045 cm which blooms in late october or november. The flower is six inches in size and resembles that of an orchid, borne on a 18 inch stem, and has crimson velvet petals with a green throat.
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