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.

 

 

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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