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BULBOUS PLANT: Habranthus robustus - Pink Lightning
Scientific name: Habranthus robustus - "Pink Lightning"
Hybridiser: N/A
Ploidy: Diploid
Foliage: Evergreen strap-like leaves
Scape Height: 20 - 30cm
Flower Size: +/- 6cm wide x 5cm high
Bloom season: Throughout summer
Fragrant: No
You are bidding on 100 professionally processed seeds, guaranteed disease/pest free
About Habranthus robustus "Pink Lightning"
Habranthus is a genus in the Amaryllidaceae family with the species robusta indigenous to Brazil and Argentina. Habranthus belongs to a group known as rain or storm lilies, because soaking rain, following a period of drought triggers flowering. This can be quite sudden, and spectacular, as depending on the size of your population, several hundred buds may litterally come up in joyous celebration overnight.
The bulbs multiply quite fast, and can be left in the ground, even in areas that experience heavy frost. (Hardiness zone 9) In fact, any area were the ground doesn't actually freeze is ideal, as long as the soil is not too alkaline (ph 6 - 7.5 is ideal).
In the garden, flowering flushes can be artificially triggered almost continuously throughout summer, by varying your watering schedule. Instructions on how to do this will be given in the growing guide. The large Hippeastrum-like flowers all face in the same direction and give a charming effect, especially in dense plantings.
Why order from us?
All plant material and seed supplied by me carries with it, my assurance that it is of the highest quality, and that all pre and post harvest treatments have been carried out to ensure the highest germination percentage possible. All seeds undergo several preparation phases to ensure that dormancy is broken, and that no harmful pathogens are present.
With your order, you will receive all necessary information pertaining to Habranthus robustus "Pink Lightning" as well as germination and post germination growing instructions.
Investment
Habranthus robustus is an extremely popular species with gardeners and bulb collectors abroad. They are prized for their flower size, hardiness, dramatic flushes of delicate pink flowers and because they are virtually maintenance free.
Ps: I am a qualified horticulturist, and you can therefore always expect to receive only the best plant material, products and advice. I am always willing to answer questions and offer support, even after a sale. I look forward to growing with you!
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Disease Free Guarantee
Any plant material or seed supplied by us is guaranteed to be disease free at time of shipping. In the unlikely event of a disease organism or pest being present upon opening your order, you have the option of returning the package to us for a full refund. Please note that you should notify us on the day that the package was opened and the problem was noticed. You will then have 10 days to return the package and it's contents to us.
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Habranthus robustus is an extremely popular species with gardeners and bulb collectors abroad. They are prized for their flower size, hardiness, dramatic flushes of delicate pink flowers and because they are virtually maintenance free.
"Pink Lightning" is a very new cultivar on the market, and is sure to be a winner (Not available commercially in SA yet). You can expect to gain between 4 and 7 bulbs per year from one seedling once established, representing a growth in your investment of 400 - 700 percent. Retailers and landscapers in your area are sure to be impressed with this one!
"Pink Lightning" is a very new cultivar on the market, and is sure to be a winner (Not available commercially in SA yet). You can expect to gain between 4 and 7 bulbs per year from one seedling once established, representing a growth in your investment of 400 - 700 percent. Retailers and landscapers in your area are sure to be impressed with this one!