Namaquanula bruynsii a little known localised
Amaryllid found in
various places on the Tiras
Mountains in South Western Namibia. The
bulbs
respond almost immediately to late summer rains,
sprouting
flower buds and flowering within about
2 weeks after a good rainstorm.
Penrock Specialist Flora concentrates on the
propagation of several
unusual and often rare
bulbous plants such as this species.
Namaquanula bruynsii bulbs often grow leaves
after the first good
late summer rains in seasons
when they do not flower. Late summer
growing
and flowering is typical of several bulbous plants
in various
genera that occur in often arid, summer
rainfall parts of South Africa
and Namibia.
Nerine frithii is one of the most elegant of the
smaller Nerine
species. Bulbs are available
through Penrock Plants and seeds are
sometimes
offered in February and March.
This plant was photographed in February 2006,
a year of exceptional
rainfall, growing in its
habitat near Lichtenburg in the North West
Province.
An afternoon thunderstorm over the veld in the
Nerine frithii habitat
east of Mafikeng in the
North West Province. The rich colours of
the early
autumn grassland and the storm clouds above
resemble almost
exactly the symmetry of a
Pierneef painting.
Pterodiscus ngamicus quite often has thick trunks which resemble miniature Baobab Trees. This plant photographed in sandveld near Lephalele, has well formed seeds at the base of its annual stems and flowers and buds higher up on the fresh growth.
P. ngamicus seeds are offered by Penrock Seeds and plants are listed on the Penrock Plant list. Some attractive specimen plants are offered from time to time by Penrock Specialist Flora.
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PENROC SEEDS
Seeds are supplied from a number of different families and genera of
Southern African plants. Amongst these are ornamental and unusual
shrubs and trees such as Commiphoras, various Cyphostemmas and
Ipomoeas.
Seeds of some of the more unusual succulents are also available such
as species in the Genus Brachystelma and Pterodiscus. The seed list
offers a wide range of Aloe species.
Amaryllid seeds are a speciality of the seed business particularly
species in the following genera: Amocharis, Brunsvigia, Crinum, Cyrtanthus,
Hessea, Nerine and Strumaria. We also concentrate on the Geraniaceae
particularly shrubby and tuberous species in the Genus Pelargonium.
SERVICES PROVIDED AND CONTACT DETAILS.
Seeds are sold retail in packets and wholesale in much larger
quantities.
RETAIL ORDERS.
The number of seeds per packet varies and is usually about 5
in the case of rarer species and 10 – 20 or so in the case of more
readily available seeds. Some seeds of very rare plants or else where
seed
is hardly ever available, is priced per seed.
Retail orders are suitable for the collector or hobbyist grower.
WHOLESALE ORDERS.
Seeds are sold wholesale in amounts of 50, 100, several hundred,
1000 or more. In the case of very rare seeds or those difficult
to obtain
prices are usually for amounts ranging from 10 – 50.
Wholesale quantities are suitable for the nursery trade and
specialist bulk propagators of rare plants.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING THE SEED LISTS.
People who are considering ordering seeds should indicate if
they would like the retail or wholesale seed list. Also,
please let
us know in
which country you reside as this will determine the currency
in which prices appear on the list that we email to you.
Seed lists are preferably emailed but may also be faxed or
airmailed. If you need a seed list faxed to you please be
sure to supply
us with the full fax number including international dialling
codes.
Should
you require a list to be airmailed please supply your full
postal address including postal codes.
AMARYLLID SEEDS.
Many Amaryllid seeds are fleshy and have a short shelf life.
Should you wish to receive details of Amaryllid seeds please
supply us
with an email address or fax number. Amaryllid seeds are
usually available
from January to May and the harvest varies greatly from
one year to the next dependent on local conditions.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Due to unforeseen circumstances,
please use the leigh@simplyindigenous.co.za email address
when contacting seeds@penroc.
Email: leigh@simplyindigenous.co.za
Tel/Fax: +27 012-207-1077
Mobile: +27 082-921-8946
Computer Fax: +27 086-673-1998
Postal address:
P.O.Box 292, Skeerpoort, 0232, South Africa
Cyphostemma segmentatum has some of the most ornamental
and unusual leaves amongst the Southern African Cyphostemma
species. They are a rich bluish green.
Seeds of this species and others are offered by Penrock Seeds.
Various species, including this one are offered from time to time
by Penrock Specialist Flora.
Pterodiscus ngamicus in flower in open sandy areas amongst
Ipomoea albivenia near Lephalele in Limpopo Province.
The species flowers prolifically during rare seasons
of high rainfall.
The tubular flowers of Pterodiscus ngamicus are particularly
striking. These were photographed in habitat near Lephalele,
Limpopo Province in a year of high rainfall.
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