The magnificent white flowered Nerine laticoma
is found over a wide
area of the Limpopo River basin
from north of Lephalele to Alldays.
The largest
most magnificent forms occur near Lephalele in
arid sandy
bushveld.
White flowered Nerine laticoma in bud, after
good rains north of
Lephalele in Limpopo Province.
The buds and flowers sometimes have
a pinkish bloom.
Seeds of white flowered N. laticoma are offered in February and March
and bulbs are available
through Penrock Plants. Some special bulbs
with
huge umbels of white flowers like Brunsvigias
are available
from time to time through
Penrock Specialist Flora.
Aloes are one of the specialities of Penrock Seeds. Aloe integra is one of the most magnificent of South Africa’s grass aloe species with its lime green leaves and canary yellow flowers. This plant was photographed in habitat near Badplaas, Mpumalanga in the early spring, after a winter grass fire.
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PENROCK SPECIALIST FLORA
Penrock Specialist Flora concentrates on rare bulbs, caudiciforms
and succulents, and those new to the nursery trade. A good range
of collector items are supplied particularly rarity and novelty
in various genera of the Amaryllidaceae and Hyacinthaceae. Other
plants offered are rare and interesting Geraniaceae and those
difficult to source in the international horticultural trade.
SERVICES PROVIDED AND CONTACT DETAILS
Plants are sold in retail and wholesale quantities. Numbers available
are often limited.
Lists are sent to interested parties as stocks become available
and certain rare items may soon be out of stock.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING LISTS
People interested in receiving specialist lists should indicate
whether they require plants in retail or wholesale quantities.
Please also let us know the country in which you reside, as this will determin the currency in which prices will appear on the list we send to you. Some plants, particularly those new to cultivation may only
feature initially on the retail list.
People should also let us know what their particular interests
are, with respect to various genera and species. We will
then be able to supply the details of these plants should
we have
them
available at various times.
Plant lists are preferably emailed. They may also be faxed.
If you would like us to fax you a list please supply the
full fax
number including international dialling codes.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Email: writeprint@acenet.co.za
Fax: +27 011 462-1418
Tel: +27 011 462-6474
Postal address:
P.O.Box 67142,
Bryanston,
2021
Gauteng,
South Africa
This very unusual apparently highly localised ornithogalum
species grows in fissures of exposed dolomite east of
Mafikeng in the North West Province. The cryptic leaf is
covered in short ivory bristles and it appears after autumn
rainfall. An umbel of white and tan coloured flowers
appears in late June or July as the leaf withers.
This plant may remain dormant for several years in
succession if the autumn rains are poor.
Seeds are listed on the Penrock Seed list and plants
are stocked in small numbers by Penrock Specialist Flora.
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