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1711 days ago

White Autumn crocus in flower....potfull of bulbs.

Joan from Masterton District

This lovely little white crocus flowers at this time of the year , in late Summer or after a rainfall.
Name: Zephyvanthes sp.
They grow in sun or part shade.
The plant for sale is growing in a 15cm pot and has one flower on it at present. It has been growing in this pot for a number of years so there should be quite a lot of bulbs under the soil.

Grasslike foliage which grows about 20cms high.
The flower has 6 bright white petals with a yellow centre.

Sorry I don't seem to be able to find better photos of the plant in flower. They're in my computer somewhere.

It does well in pots and in the ground too . Dies back in winter.
Its the sort of little flower that surprises you and makes you smile.

Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni

Price: $10

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