{"title":"Bulbs, Corms, \u0026 Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbs, Corms \u0026amp; Rhizomes is a growing \u003c\/span\u003ecategory for this sale. We are experimenting with propagating our own bulbs from seed and from offsets as a long-term project. All of these plants have a pronounced dormancy period that can coincide with the sale. If this is the case, we will let you know. This category only includes varieties suitable for the Mediterranean climate.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orders will be set aside after your pick up appointment is scheduled. 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The plants have long, strappy leaves similar to amaryllis to which they are related.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis perennial bulb is native to the Mediterranean area, despite the name. When the bulbs get enough moisture, they retain their foliage almost year-round. 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A Rhizomatic epiphyte that typically grows in trees, without soil, but is easily grown in a pot or ground. Their leathery, dark green leaves form a tight, tall rosette that forms a water reservoir from which grows an elegant pink stem bearing clusters of unique purple blue and pink flowers. Monocarpic, meaning that the rosette dies after blooming, but pups grow on to mature and further bloom. They are often called the Friendship Plant because they are so easy to split and propagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003ebloom for this season is over. 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This showy clump-forming rhizomatic perennial has long, bright green, strappy leaves and produces strong flower stems topped with heads of large funnel-shaped flowers.  Clivia are endemic to South Africa and have been popular in Europe and the United States since the 1800's.  In many parts of the country they are grown as indoor plants.  Will naturalize in coastal California but is not considered invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloom completed for this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 ft tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers partial or full shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Well drained, airy soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefer slightly moist soil in the growing season but avoid overwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom\u003c\/b\u003e: Late winter and spring; blooms better when left undisturbed and slightly root bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(photo credit: N. 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Fast growing near the coast, but slow inland. This iris prefers richer soils, such as clay, with organic matter, and is not happy when the winters are cold (snow) and the soil gravelly. Does fabulous in the runoff of buildings. 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