Seeds
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Acis autumnalis
syn. Laucojum autumnale
Native to to Iberian peninsula, Morocco, Sardinia & Sicila, this is a litle jewel floweing in early Autumn or just days after the first rain. Its seeds it self freely. Lovely when crouded.
15 seeds for
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Acis tingitana
The largest species in this Genus, with Narcissus like leaves and large white, bell shaped flowers. Native to North Morocco. This showy species takes longer to get to maturity and need some protraction in the first couple of years.
New for 2022
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Acis trichophylla SBL 603
Collected in Morocco, this superb form is 20cm tall . Flowers with pink flush on base of the petals. Easy.
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Albuca flaccida OP215134
Ex. South Africa; West Cape; Tulbagh Valley
An early flowering species to 60 cm. Pendulous yellow/green flowers, highly scented. Interesting leaves. Easy.
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Albuca monophylla
A rarity from South Africa with unusual tricolor flowers that are facing up. About 20 cm but very showy. Leaves usually dry by the time of blooming
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Albuca unifolia
Curious miniature form of this species form SA. One succulent like leaf with short flowering stem 5-10 cm.
15 seeds for
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Albuca unifolia – Green form
A curious green form, to 25 cm. Flowering over few weeks time. Easy.
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Allium amethystinum
This showy, red colored species is up to 80 cm. Beautiful contrast between the petals color and the yellow stamens.
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Allium ampeloprasum
Ex. Lebanon
White form of this species with very large humbles,
Ex. rareplants seeds
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Allium ascalonicum OP214032
Syn. Allium hierochuntinum
The only blue flowering Allium in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A small but quite showy species, 10-30cm with an umbel about 2cm.
Needs hot, dry conditions. Originally grown from seeds collected in the Eastern Jordan-Syrian border.
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Allium aschersonianum OP220016
A showy species up to 80 cm with large umbels of purplish-red flowers.
Growing is semi-desert conditions in S. Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Palestine and N. Libya.
Needs dry conditions.
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Allium autumnale OP211197
A lovely autumnal species endemic to Cyprus. It blooms for quite a few weeks. produces large clumps with time.
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Allium basalticum OP220047
Probably the most exciting species to be introduced in cultivation in recent years. It is grown now by the thousands in Holland under the commercial name Allium ‘Silver spring’. Its native habitat is in the Golan- heights where it is very rare.
Height 70-90 cm, flowering head up to 12cm.
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Allium callimischon ssp callimischon OP212023
Ex. Greece, Peloponnese, lefktron.
This subspecies is much taller and slender than ssp. haemostictum from Crete.
15 seeds for
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Allium callimischon ssp. haemostictum
Ex. Crete,
A showy autumnal subsp. from Crete where it grows mainly on walls in some of the gorges. It blooms over few weeks starting early October. Easy.
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Allium chamaemoly
Ex. S. France
A curious sessile species that remids of an Ornithogalum Pure white or with darker markings.
Forming rapidly smal clumps ans seeds it self every where if it likes the conditions.
15 seeds for
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Allium chamaespathum OP211043
A curious autumnal species from Crete. Stem looks completely dry when suddenly the green umbel 3-6cm in diameter appears.
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Allium commutatum OP213061
Ex. Greece; Peloponnese; Monemvasia
Tall very rubust species with large humbels. Flowers are purpuly-mauve, occasionally white.
Very impresive in the garden, blooming May-June.
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Allium curtum ssp. curtum OP214013
An eastern Mediterranean species to 20cm, with a cone shape umbel with deep purple flowers. Quite a showy plant.
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Allium cyprium OP212015
Ex. Cyprus, Troodos Mountains
Extremely rare little jewel, only few cm tall.
Can tolerate snow for short periods, needs long, hot and dry summer rest.
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Allium daninianum OP214025
Small species about 15cm, belongs to A. stamineum group.
Umbel, fountain like with Pink-green flowers, occasionally deeper color.
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Allium dictyoprasum OP216275 (syn. Allium viride)
This is a tall, late flowering species (June-July) from Turkey, Armenia going down to Syria, Jordan Israel and Palestine.
Our plants are grown from seed from south Armenia.
15 seeds for
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Allium erdelii OP214014
A selection of this small size species with particularly yellowy color. Needs dry surroundings.
12 seeds for
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Allium flavum ssp. tauricum OP28008
Ex. Greece; Chios; Langada
A variable subspecies. This form has pink-orange color flowers. Large fountain like inflorescence.
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Allium gomphrenoides
A most floriferous species endemic to Greece. Although its small measurements, only 8-15 cm it produces quite showy clumps. Excellent for the rock garden or in a pot.
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Allium guttatum ssp. sardorum OP214043
Ex. Greece; Santorini; Mt. Profitis Elias
Species about 20cm . Bloomiong Late May- June. Forming nice clumps.
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Allium ionicum OP215065
Ex. Zante (Zakynthos)
This dwarf species has large, pendulous heads (turning up as it mature), bell-shape flowers.
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Allium israeliticum OP214218
A new species, recently described from the eastern mediterranean. ( Was treated as A. orientalis before). Creamy-white humbels. Tends to form clump.
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Allium israeliticum OP215016
The Jordanian form of this species that merits a varietal status. It has purply/mauve colored stamens and a dark, almost black ovary.
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Allium junceum OP29119
Ex. Cyprus
Lovely clumps of purple flowers.
Can become a weed in a mild climate garden.
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Allium nazarenum ssp. nazarenum OP219004
Closely related to A. pallens, described as a new species in 2018 with two subspecies nazarenum and ramonensis. We offer ssp. nazarenum from Nazareth. 40-60cm. in May
Seeds available end of June
15 seeds for
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Allium nigrum
This robust species originally from Cyprus is 60-80 cm with very large heads of pink flowers.
Flowering for about 4 weeks.
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Allium pallens OP216015
Ex. Spain; Ronda
A good form of this species with tall spikes up to 60cm , large umbels of white flowers.
Forms large clumps. Blooming June
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Allium phanerantherum OP213155
This tall, Eastern Mediterranean species is 60-140cm, umbel start hemispericle than the top elongate on one side.
Easy and a good garden plant.
20 seeds for
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Allium pictistamineum OP28337
Ex. Greece; Chios; Mesta
A member of the A. stamineum group, this species has large inflorescence, fountain like with deep pink stamens.
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Allium pseudostamineum OP214037
This species grows in rocky situation in the Anti-Lebanon mountains down to Mt. Hermon.
about 20 cm. Pale grey-green flowers.
Not available this year
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Allium rothii OP215015
Ex. Jordan, Shoubak. Two unusual color forms for this species. The contrast with the bluish glaucous leaves makes it unique.
For the experts!
Not available this year
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Allium rotundum OP214027
This species has a large distribuion through Europe, NW africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Grows to about 40-65cm, this selected form has particularly intense color . Produces large clumps with time should be quite hardy.
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Allium rubellum OP215043
Ex. Georgia, Gachiani, SE of Tibilisi
Lovely species with round pink inflorescence, about 5 cm contrasted by the bluish leaves.
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Allium rubrovittatum OP212036
Ex. Greece; Crete; E. of Mochlos
A little jewel, produces quite large clumps with time.excellent for a small pot or a rock/crevices garden
15 seeds for
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Allium sandarsicum
Tall, elegant species from Antalya, Turkey. Large green/white flowering heads in Mid June-Mid July.
seeds will available at the end of July
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Allium sp. OP212045
A species, not yet described from Eastern Crete. A member of Allium cupanii group,
It is 10-15cm with flowers in different colors from pale Beige/Grey to deep pink/purple.
It form small clumps. Excellent for a small pot.
Blooming late August – September.
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Allium sphaerocephalon OP211023
Ex. Cyprus
Lovely deep red-purple flowers, forming clumps.
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Allium subvillosum
This Mediterranean is 20-30cm. It has a long flowering period March – April.
Good for mass display. Seeds it self freely.
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Allium tardans OP211188
Ex. Greece; Kos
A lovely autumnal flowering species up to 45 cm. Blooming August-September. Like other members of this group buds start to appear when stems look completely dry so do not cut them!
10 seeds for
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Allium tel-avivense OP218006
This species is endemico to coastal Israel and Gaza
to about 40cm, lovely pink flowers in early spring.
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Allium trifoliatum
This variable Mediterranean species is 15-25 cm. Producing showy, white umbels with green or reddish ovary.
It might become very invasive in favorable conditions.
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Allium truncatum OP214033
Ex. Jordan, N. Jordan valley
A tall slender species to 1.4 m. Umbel about 5 cm in diameter, with reddish-purple flowers.
It grows in arid, hot palaces.
Seeds available mid July
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Allium umbilicatum
A lovely deep pink flowering species from central Asia. Fast grower to form clumps.
Originally from GBG, Sweden.
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Allium willeanum OP211198
A tall species endemic to Cyprus. Similar to A. sandrasicum from Turkey. Differing by the pointed inflorescence rather than round. Produces large clumps with time. Excellent as cut flower.
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Ambrosina bassii
A curious genus in the Araceae family. This miniature species has flat roundish leaves and small, boat-like flowers that last for about 8 weeks. Excellent for a small pan. Ex. Sardinia
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Androcymbium eucomoides OP215329
Curious species from Capetown, SA. All parts of the plant including the flowers are green.
15 seeds for
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Androcymbium palaestinum OP214003
Ex. Jordan, Jordan Valley, north of the Dead Sea.
This clump forming specie has beautiful silvery-blue leaves and white or white with purple markings.
Need to bee grown under glass with a long, dry summer rest.
10 seeds for
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Androcymbium rechingeri
Endangered species, endemic to coast of E. Crete
One of the few rapresentatives of this Genus in the Mediterranean area.
Originally grown from JJA seeds
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Anemone coronaria ‘Giant Bordeaux’
A stunning color form that appeared spontaneously in the nursery. Result of a cross between the already known Anemone coronaria ‘Bordeaux’ and our A. coronaria ‘Nov’.
A real giant with simple or semi-double flowers.
15+ seeds for
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Anemone coronaria – ‘Winter mauve’
This early flowering form is highly floriferous, mauve color, blooming over two month. 25-35cm.
15 seeds + for
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Anemone coronaria ‘ Galilee’s Giant’
Another of my selected Anemone coronaria with very large and showy red flowers.
15+ seeds for
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Anemone coronaria ‘ Nov’ OP212138
Fantastic vigorous form to 60cm with particularly large Magenta and deep red color forms.
Needs fertile soil, more resistant to damp conditions.
15+ seeds for
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Anemone coronaria OP211305
Ex. Cyprus; Pafos
An early flowering form with white and pale mauve colors. Extremely floriferous with a long flowering seoson starting late November to late February.
15+ seeds for
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Anemone palmata OP216379
Ex Spain; Andalucia; near Ronda
Yellow flowering species with rigid palm like leaves.
Blooming for more than 8 weeks.
15+ seeds for
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Anemone pavonina OP213042
Mostly pink but occasionaly different color forms from the Peloponnese and Santorini
15 + seeds for
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Arisarum simorhinum OP214311
A little jewel from Spain, excellent for a potful as it clumps rapidly by runners.
8 seeds for
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Arisarum vulgare OP212031
Ex. Crete
This form has nicely marked leaves.
Looking good in a large pan.
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Arum apulum
A species endemic to south Italy.
Prefers fertile soils protected from direct sun.
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Arum concinnatum ‘Dark spadix’
Unlike the typical, robust, yellow spadix of this species, this form which appeared in the nursery from a self sown seedling has deep brownish spadix. Not excluded the possibility of a hybrid although the inner structure indicates it to be true species.
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Arum concinnatum OP29001
A vigorous species from W. Crete, lovely green-brownish flowers with a fat spadix. Producing clumps better grown in a large pot as in good conditions it can spread out in the garden.
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Arum dioscoridis var. dioscoridis OP29234
A stunner; large spath yellow-green in color with black patches/dots.
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Arum hygrophilum OP218007
Common in the Eastern Mediterranean, this species has long, lanceolate leaves and beautifull green-whitish spath with reddish margins.
Shade or full sun, likes humid soil during the growing season.
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Arum italicum
Ex. Spain; Grazelema
A form with green-yellow flowers and plain leaves
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Arum italicum var. marmoratum
Ex. Greece , North Peloponnese
A form with a amazing leaf patterns, all come true from seeds, each seedling has its own pattern.
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Arum palaestinum x A. dioscoridis OP213005
Ex. Upper Galilee
A natural hybrid occurring in areas where the populations of both species overlap.
Very large flowers reddish-purple with or without markings on the spathe.
Not available this year
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Arum pictum
A robust form, Ex Marcus Harvey collection.
Tall with plain leaves, clump forming
6 seeds for
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Arum Pictum 29121
Ex. Mallorca,
This compact form has leaves with nice white veins and reddish-brown flowers. Good clumper.
The only Arum which is autumnal flowering.
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Arum purpureospathum
A species endemic to SW Crete. This form has unusual deep reddish/purple flowers. to 35cm long.
Originally from Lyon Botanic Garden
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Asphodeline brevicaulis
Ex. Lebanon
An Eastern Mediterranean from Greece eastwards to Lebanon and Syria.
only 20-35 cm, multi-branched flowering stems. flowering in late spring.
Not available this year
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Asphodeline lutea OP215019
Ex. Jordan, Soubak
Tall spikes with bright yellow flowers.
Flowering in early spring. Forms large clumps. Needs good drainage.
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Asphodeline lutea OP218005
Ex. Nazareth
Unusual population with orange color. This is the form that is native to N. Israel, Lebanon and W. Syria.
Tall spikes up to 1.2m
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Babiana nana
This beautiful species unfortunately appears on South Africa’s red list as engendered . 10-15cm tall with relatively large flowers, in shades of bluish-mauve and pinkish-mauve with nice markings on the petals base.
10 seeds for
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Barnardia numidica
syn. Scilla numidica
Ex. Spain Ibiza
A lovely autumnal species with flowering stems up to 20cm. Flowers are pink. folowing by quite large leaves.
15 seeds for
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Bellevalia densiflora
Ex. Lebanon, R&R Wallis collection
Lovely species with creamy petals and mauve colored stamens.
Each bulb produces up to 4 flowering stems.
Rare.
10 seeds for
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Bellevalia desertorum OP2020011
An early flowering species from the deserts of Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Syria.
Leaves prostrate, spotted or plain. 1-3 flowering stems, Celeste – white color.
Not easy to grow, needs dry conditions under glass!
Not available this year
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Bellevalia dubbia
Ex. Italy, Sicily; near Taurmina
Ex. JJA Seeds
A lovely form, particularly colorful.
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Bellevalia dubbia ssp. hackeli
Endemic to Portugal. Lovely colors on this bellevalia, Easy.
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Bellevalia eigii
Ex. North Jordan ; Hamra; near the syrian border.
2-3 large flowering stems, pale flowers.
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Bellevalia flexuosa OP221029
The form offered arrives from higher elevation, therefore more hardy. Flower spikes to 2o cm. Good clumper.
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Bellevalia hyacinthoides OP215067
Ex. Greece, Zakinthos
A little jewel with deep colored leaves and relatively large, open flowers, Whitish-blue with deep blue mid -vein. Anthers are deep purple. Blooming in early spring.
10 seeds for
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Bellevalia macrobotrys OP214032
Tall cylindricle spikes 40-60, prefers deep planting
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Bellevalia mauritanica SL255
Ex. Tunisia; 22 km from Zaghouan
A robust species with 2-4 flowering stems up to 20cm,
Buds are pink-purple before opening.
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Bellevalia mosheovii OP215038
A rare, little known desert species from Jordan, Israel and Palestine.
This form from Jordan has short, dens recamens with Celeste color ed flowers and deep colored stamens.
For the experts !
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Bellevalia pieridis OP28062
Ex. Cyprus; Pafos,
Now synonym of Bellevalia nivalis, still very different
Small species with hint of blue or pinkish buds.
10 seeds for
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Bellevalia romana
No collecting data.
This common species is distributed in France, Italy, around the Adriatic sea and Greece. Forming quite a large clumps.
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Bellevalia sitiaca OP212027
Rare, little known species from Eastern Crete. Ii grows in rock crevices on walls near the coast. Quite a showy species.
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Bellevalia sp. nova ARGI 02-79
A lovely species that hasn’t been described yet. Found by Arnis Seisums years ago in Syria on Jabel Nusair, near Slunfeh.
Flower stems are short, pedicels and Anthers are purple -blue.
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Bellevalia sp. OP214074
Ex. Syria, Golan Heights
A very rubust species, creamy -white campanulate flowers with black anthetrs.
Prefers damp conditions during the growing seoson.
10 seeds for
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Bellevalia trifoliata
Ex. Greece, Rhodes. Lovely color form. Prefers humid deep soils.
EX. AGS seeds exchange 2011
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Bellevalia warburgii OP28038
A rare, rubust species from the Eastern Mediterranean.
3-4 tall flowering stems.
8 seeds for
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Biarum aff. crispulum LB351
Ex. Lebanon; Zahle
A real rarity from Lebanon and Syria.
Extremely rare in cultivation!
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Biarum angustatum OP212014
An elegant species endemic to coastal Israel. It is the first Biarum species to bloom in the region. Flowers are reddish-purple. Spath is nicely spotted on its outer side.
First time offered!
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Biarum auraniticum OP211226
This extremely rare species comes from the Hauran region in W. Syria.
It is the only non dark colored Biarum. It has lemony yellow, green -yellow or yellow with rusty colored markings and a yellow spadix.
This species is very shy to set seeds unfortunately.
Few available!
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Biarum bovei OP212012
This widespread species from the the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey and Iran, which has black- velvet spath.
Not available this year
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Biarum bovei OP219005
Rare, this species is distributed from Turkey going south to Lebanon. Large flowers in October followed by large deep green leaves.
Needs rich soil with good drainage.
Not available this year
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Biarum davisii
Ex. Crete
A little jewel! An autumnal flowering species from Crete, usually starts flowering after the first rain. It doesn’t like to be disturbed therefore better left alone in a pot or a rock garden. If happy it will form small clumps. seeds are from different clones.
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Biarum davisii – spotted leaves
A rare form of this marvelous species , with spotted leaves. From John Fielding’s collection recieved in 2010.
Finally few seeds available!
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Biarum dispar S1119
Ex. Spain; Andalusia ; Ronda
A species from SW Spain, Sardinia and N. Africa, curious small species with inflated spath tube.
6 seeds for
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Biarum ditschianum
A form with prominent red spadix.
Not available this year
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Biarum tenuifolium ssp abbreviatum MT4629
Known in cultivation under the name Biarum ‘ochridense ‘ MT 4629 = Biarum tenuifolium ssp abbreviatum
This species has been collected in Lake Ochrid (N. Macedonia) by Brian Mathew.
It blooms with us in late April May, back of spathe is greenish-brown with very long spadix.
First time offered
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Biarum tenuifolium ssp idomenaeum MS738
Ex. Crete
This subspecies has small flowers with deep aubergine color , often with a green tip.
It blooms in October – November.
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Briza maxima – (Greater quaking grass, Pearl grass)
Well known, beautiful annual grass, very easy to grow. Highly decorative as dry flowers.
20+ seeds for
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Brodiaea californica
Showy, large inflorescens in late spring. excelent for a mild climate garden.
White form with just a hint of pink in it.
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Bulbine praemorsa OP215131
Ex. South Africa, West Cape, Tulbagh Valley.
Fast growing species with short, fat, bluish/green succulant leaves. Flowering spiks to 60cm or more
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Calochortus catalinae
Endemic to Callifornia
Strong growing, for a pot or in a sunny mild climat garden.
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Calochortus obispoensis
One of the most curious bulbous plants originated to California where it is very rare now.
Blooms here in early June, need full sun.
Not available this year
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Canna x generalis ‘Orange Punch’
Amazing colored flowers on this compact cultivar.
Perfect for a medium size pot. Flowers about 6 month from germination. A must for the garden or a greenhouse.
6 seeds for
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Colchicum baytopiorum OP21029
Ex. Turkey; Antalya Province, Termessos.
Lovely autumnal flowering species, soft to deeper pink with long slender white styles.
Not available this year
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Colchicum cupanii OP214044
A showy form of this Autumnal flowering species , Ex Greece, Santorini , Mt. Profitis Elias
10 seeds for
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Colchicum cupanii – white form
Ex. Crete; Heraklion; Agia Marina
This form has finely marked, darker veins on its white petals petals. This form usually blooms as with the leaves. Showy and strong grower
10 seeds for
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Colchicum cupanii OP214046
Ex. Greece; Santorini; Akrotiri
Another lovely form of this species with white petals that are good background for the dark stamens and yellow, swollen stamens base.
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Colchicum cupanii var bertolonii SL290/6
Ex. Tunisia.
This name is now a synonym of C. cupanii, still it is a different form; smaller, slender flowers and narrower leaves.
Not available this year
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Colchicum decaisnei OP28324
Ex. Turkey; Antalya Province; Kemer
Growing mainly in the shade of trees this species has many pale flowers in autumn.
Needs a rich soil.
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Colchicum decaisnei OP29182
An early autumnal flowering species from Turkey, Lebanon and N. Israel where it grows in the shade of trees and rocks. A mature bulb will produce dozens of flowers that open usually white or pale pink to becoming darker as they mature.
Needs soils rich in organic matters.
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Colchicum feinbruniae OP213023
Ex. Syria; Golan Heights
Beautiful, large tessellated flowers.
Mature bulb can produce many flowers over 2-3 week.
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Colchicum hierosolymitanum OP213033
This autumnal flowering species from the eastern Mediterranean is absolutely a stunner!
Each bulb can produce dozens of large flowers over few weeks time
Needs very deep soil or a deep pot as bulbs can go down to 40-50cm.
10 seeds for
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Colchicum macrophyllum
Selected form from Crete with large tasseled flowers, nice pink tips. The massive leaves develop during the entire growing season. Needs rich, well drained deep soil.
Only few available this year.6 seeds for
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Colchicum peloponnesiacum OP215100
Small species that tends to form small clumps quite rapidly. Blooming in early November here.
Perfect fr a small pot. Finally on offer.
New for 2022
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Colchicum ritchii OP214298
A winter flowering species growing in the Negev Desert and more common in Jordan, it prefers sandy soils but can be seen in rocky situations as well in Jordan. Large flowers in either pink or white with bluish glaucous leaves.
Not available this year
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Colchicum sfikasianum
Autumnal flowering species from the Peloponnese with pale, tasseled, medium size flowers, forming clumps with time.
Good grower.
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Colchicum stevenii ‘Gisser Star’
A floriferuos form with large starry flowers and a white star in the center.
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Colchicum stevenii ‘Gisser’ OP2111026
Cochicum stevenii is a great autumnal flowering secies from the E. mediterranean and Turkey. It is highly floriferuos. Flowers apper only few dats after they recieve the first rain. It is also an excelent pot plant that forms clumps rapidly.’Gisser’ is a selected form with compat growth, deep color and round petals.
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Colchicum stevenii OP213035
A cheerful small species from the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey. Appears just days after the first rain, this species is very variabile in color, flowers size and forms. It mutiplies fast and a good seeder.
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Colchicum tunicatum OP214298
A species growing in Jordan, Judea and Negev deserts in Israel and Palestine. It is the earliest species to flower in that region, starting in late August. Flowers are white or pale pink turning darker as they mature. Rarely offered!
6 seeds for
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Colchicum tuviae OP210261
This species grows in the Judea desert, blooming after the first rains usually November – December.
Pure white, occasionally soft pink flowers. Floriferous.
Better be grown under glass.
Not available this year
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Colchicum variegatum OP28042
Ex. Greece, Chios, 5m.
Particularly large flowers for this distinct species. Blooming seoson starts as early as August.
Not available this year
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Colchicum zahnii
syn. Colchicum psaridis.
A little jewel from the Peloponnese. This species is stoloniferous, autumnal flowering. Due to its small measurements it is better if grown in a small pan/pot
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Crocus aleppicus – coastal form (SP Nova) OP29229
A very rare and endangered species being described at the moment as a new species.It is endemic to a small area in the north Israel coast. It is closer to C. veneris from Cyprus rather than C. aleppicus known from Israel, Lebanon an Syria. The form we offer is particularly colorful. First time on offer
8 seeds for
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Crocus aleppicus – coastal form (SP Nova) OP214343
A very rare and endangered species being described at the moment as a new species.It is endemic to a small area in the north Israel coast. It is closer to C. veneris from Cyprus rather than C. aleppicus known from Israel, Lebanon an Syria. The form we offer is particularly colorful. First time on offer
This is the typical color form of this species
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Crocus aleppicus OP213048
Taking its name after the city of Aleppo in Syria, this is the form that grows in N. Lebanon, Syria and N. Israel.
Pure White petals or with different amount purple markings on the outer side.
An autumnal species , growing usually in large populations. Prefers fertile soils.
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Crocus aleppicus OP29281
Ex. Upper Galilee region,
This form has a white throat instead of the usual yellow. Forming nice clumps.
Not all seedlings come true from seeds.
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Crocus assumaniae
Ex. Turkey; Antalya province; N. of Akseki
A lovely autumnal flowering species. Pinky-white petals with prominent anthers and style. Quit a showy species .
Originally grown from JJA seeds
8 seeds for
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Crocus biflorus
Winter flowering species from Italy, blooming over few weeks.
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Crocus boryi
Ex. Greece; Peloponnese
Autumnal floering species. Petals pure white occasionaly creamy -white. Yellow throat and higly branched style.
I find it to be quite a variabile species in terms of flower size and shape.
10 seeds for
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Crocus cancellatus OP29271
Ex, Syria, Golan Heights
Growing at higher elevations, in fertile basaltic soil.
6 seeds for
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Crocus cartwightianus
Ex. Greece, Sounio
An autumnal flowering species. from mainland Greece, one of the most showy species in the genus.
Different color forms from almost white to purple with the typical feathery markings on the segments
Needs long dry summer rest.
10 seeds for
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Crocus cartwrightianus var. creticus
This is a showy autumnal flowering species from Crete, close to Chania. Smaller than the form of mainland Greece but seems to set more flowers .Forms small clumps.
Originally received from JJA seeds. Needs a long, dry summer rest.10 seeds for
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Crocus dispathaceus ‘Deep purple’
This is probably the deepest color of a wild Crocus in cultivation. Grown from seeds obtained from Jim Archibald back in 2008. Originally from Mersin (İçel )province, Turkey.
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Crocus goulimyi
A selection of color forms of this Crocus from the Peloponnese that vary from pure with to deep purple. Easy to grow, forms clumps quickly. Excelent for naturalizing in a mild climate garden
12 seeds for
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Crocus goulimyi ssp. leucanthus
This subspecies is the white form of the well known Crocus from the Peloponnese. Great for naturalizing in a mild climate garden, producing lovely clumps with time.
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Crocus graveolens
Ex. Lebanon.
The southernmost population of this species. North of Marj – Ayun.
Unlike the Turkish form, this form blooms in December-January.
Beautiful yolk-yellow color, highly floriferuos and clump forming.
Needs to be protected from harsh weather due to flowering time.
4 seeds for
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Crocus graveolens ex Turkey
This form from turkey blooms in early spring. Produces quite a few yolk colored flowers with dark/brown markings.
not available this year
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Crocus hadriaticus KV271
Autumnal flowering species from the Peloponnese, Greece.
Kurt Vickery’s collection
6 seeds for
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Crocus hartmannianus
This is a real jewel endemic to Cyprus. I have been growing it for more than 15 years but really shy to set seeds here, stock increases very slow for us. Blooming time January
in 10 years it is only the 2ed time being offered. Few only available!
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Crocus hermoneus ssp palaestinus OP210241
Ex Jordan, A – Salt
A rare species growing above 950m. Most of the population south of the capital Amman are extincted due to fast urbanization.
Large bluish-white flowers, quite variable, in autumn.
6 seeds for
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Crocus hyemalis ‘Ajloun’
This is the form growing in North Jordan, often with dark purple markings, occasionally purple washed outer segments. A real stunner! First time offered.
6 seeds for
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Crocus hyemalis OP28340
This beautiful and desirable species from the eastern Mediterranean is a winter flowering species. It has white petals often tinged purple on the outside. Styles are highly divided, Orange or yellow color. The showy anthers are black in color.
12 seeds for
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Crocus imperati CG
Particularly rare form of this species from Italy with deep violet color and large flowers, very showy.
few seeds available this year
Not available this year
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Crocus laevigatus – mix forms
Mix seeds of this most variable species, some early flowering and late flowering forms. flowers of different sizes and colors.
10 seeds for
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Crocus laevigatus OP214053
10 seeds for
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Crocus laevigatus SL453
Ex Greece
Good form with deep purple markings, quite unusuall colors for this species.
Blooming in late autumn.
10 seeds for
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Crocus mathewii
No need of introduction to this most desirable, autumnal flowering species from SW Turkey, named after Brian Mathew
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Crocus mazziaricus
Syn C. cancellatus ssp mazziaricus,
Excellent form from Evia Greece, ex. Marcus Harvey’s collection
6 seeds for
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Crocus moabiticus
The king of all Crocus!It took us quite a few years to establish a small stock. Since last year we can offer a small quantity of seeds. For the experts!
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Crocus niveus
This autumnal flowering species is endemic to the Peloponnese.
Definitely the largest Crocus I grow, some get to a small Tulip size. White and Mauve colors. Forms beautiful clumps.
Very showy and ideal also for naturalize in a Mediterranean garden12 seeds for
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Crocus niveus ‘Blue shade’
A fantastic form for its large measurements and color . I have received two small corms back in 2009. Now it is offered for the first time.
6 seeds for
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Crocus ochroleucus ‘Dalton Album’ OP28097
A pure albino form of this species, slender flowers on a long leg, very elegant.
About 80% come true to type from seeds. This species grows at higher elevations in Syria, Lebanon and North Israel therefore should be quite hardy.
Prefers humidity through winter time and a long , dry summer rest. Autumnal flowering species.
10 seeds for
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Crocus ochroleucus OP29185
Ex. Syria
Strong flowering form from higher altitudes. Needs wet growing conditionds in winter and long dry summer rest.
8 seeds for
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Crocus pallasii pallasii OP21024
Highly floriferous form native to the Upper Galilee region and S. Lebanon, it has mauve colored petals with darker veins.
10 seeds for
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Crocus pallasii pallasii OP29213
Ex Syria
The typical form that grows in W. Syria, S. lebanon N. Israel.
An autumnal flowering species with mauve color flowers, style is less pronounced than other forms.
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Crocus salzmanii ABS4305
This is a late autumn-early winter flowering species with large pale lilac flowers. Leaves apear with the flowers
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Crocus serotinus MS534
Ex. Spain
A lovely autumnal species from Spain.
Large flowers in different shades and prominent deep yellow style and anthers.
Originally from Archibald’s seeds, Mike Salmon collection.
6 seeds for
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Crocus sp. nova OP29280
A new species, being described at the moment.
Growing at the high hills near Ajloun in Jordan and in the South of the Golan Heights.
Large showy flowers, and most floriferuos species.
Appears in autumn after the first rain.
8 seeds for
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Crocus tuornefortii
Ex. Crete
A fine selection from different collections of this autumanl flowering species.
Good increaser and sutible for naturalizing in a Mediterranean garden.
10 seeds for
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Crocus tuornefortii OP210207
An unusual miniature form with different color shades. Originally from Eastern Crete. After exactly 10 years we now have a good number and can offer seeds for the first time.
6 seeds for
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Crocus tuornefortii OP211260
Ex. E. Crete
Deep color form of this autumnal flowering species from Crete. The contrast between the yellow throat, white anthers and orange style with the pale blue-gray color of the petals makes it very unusual.
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Crocus turcicus
syn Crocus pallasii ssp turcicus.
Originally collected by Jim Archibald in Turkey
New for 2022
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Crocus veneris OP28119
mall autumnal flowering species endemic to Cyprus. Rarely offered elsewhere.
The white petals are good background to the showy anthers and the divided orange style.
Easily grown in small pots, will multiply fast. Needs hot, dry summer rest.10 seeds for
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Cyclamen cilicicum OP28330
Little jewel, autumnal flowering species from Turkey. we offer this year seeds from our different collections.
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Cyclamen graecum ssp graecum OP2006
Ex. Crete ; Rodophos peninsula
Probably the toughest bulb ever… will grow in any condition. Backing sun or deep shade and in any kind of soil.
Wonderfull for naturalizing in the garden.
15 seeds for
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Cyclamen maritimum OP28125
Syn Cyclamen graecum ssp. anatolicum
Ex. Turkey; Antalya province; Çavuşköy
An autumnal flowering species from SW Turkey and N. Cyprus.
This species like C. graecum seems to be happy in every conditions, with time it will produce dozens of flowers in early autumn to follow with beautiful patterned leaves.
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Cyclamen mirabile
One of the best autumnal flowering species, with beautiful leaves and masses of flowers.
We offer seeds from our different collections.
Not available this year
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Cyclamen persicum var. autumnale
The autumnal flowering form of the species, in my opinion merits a subspecies status. It is growing in S. Lebanon, W. Syria, Jordan Israel and Palestine.
Flowering season starts in mid October to last till early December. Leaves appear after the plant received some rain or dew. In cultivation it is better kept completely dry during summer than start watering it after the flowers have finished.
It is shy to set seeds.12 seeds for
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Cyclamen rohlfsianum
This autumnal flowering species from North Libya has beautiful flowers and unusual leaf forms.
It is not hardey but will grow in a well lightened window sill. it will thrive in a Mediterranean climat garden.
15 seeds for
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Dichelostemma capitatum
From N. Mexico and West USA comes this wonderful species.
One leaf that can reach 1.2m , producing few flowering stems to 50-80cm. Long flowering season (more than 2 months).
15 seeds for
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Dioscorea orientalis
syn Tamus orientalis
Seasonal eastern Mediterranean, bulbouse, small climber to about 80cm. Many pendulus clusters with yellow flowers in winter followed by the round shiny red fruits. Heart shaped leaves. Wonderfull for a pot fixed with round wire to climb on.
8 seeds for
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Dracunculus canariensis
Ex Tenerife,
Tall, elegant species. Elongated, white flowers. Prefer semi shade conditions.
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Drimia fugax SL351
Ex. Tunisia
Early flowering, autumnal species, usually starting as early as August.
2-3 flowering spikes up to 40cm appear with few weeks intervals. The narrow blue-green leaves appear after the rains.
we will probably have fresh seeds in September
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Drimia olivieri SL281
Syn. Urginea olivieri, a small, up to 30cm, autumnal species from Tunisia. It keeps producing flowering stems for quite a few weeks. The narrow, deep green-blue leaves appear after the first rain.
we will probably have fresh seeds in September
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Ferraria crispa
Ex. South Africa
Pale, smaller form of this variable species.
Forms large clumps with a long blooming season in spring
10 seeds for
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Ferraria crispa OP215081
Ex. South Africa; West Cape; Cape of Good Hope.
Vigorous tall form 40-60 cm, with deep brown flowers with golden fringed margins.produces large clumps.
10 seeds for
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Ferraria divaricata arenosa
A south African species, flowers quite similar t the more known F. crispa but has quite different growth habit. Leaves are rigid, erect, nerrow. Need to be controled in the garden as it may cover large areas due to very efective stolons.
8 seeds for
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Fessia greilhuberi
syn. Scilla greilhuberi
A strong growing species from North Iran,
forming large clumps with flowering stems up to 20cm.
10 seeds for
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Freesia leichtlinii
Originally from South Africa but naturelized in many parts of the maditerranean,
this species is highly scented and spreads quickly in the garden.
Excelent for a pot full.
15 seeds for
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Freesia viridis
A curious little jewel from S. Africa.
Small green fowers following with decorative reddish colored seedpods. Lovely is a small pot.
15 seeds for
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Fritillaria argolica
Small, showy species from the Island of Poros, seems to be an intermediate form between the yellow tipped F rhodocanakis and F graeca. Early flowering with large flowers.
10 seeds for
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Fritillaria conica
A rare and endangered species from the Peloppones where it grows only in four sites. It is now estimated to have less the 1000 individuals growing in the wild. Seeds were given to me more than 10 years ago by the late Marcus Harvey.
15 seeds for
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Fritillaria davisii
A small species from the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese, growing at low elevations.
Ex. Marcus Harvey collection
Not available this year
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Fritillaria graeca x davisii
Beautiful little hybrid offered for the first time.
12 seeds for
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Fritillaria obliqua subsp. tuntasia
A subspecies from the west Kyklades Islands.
About 20cm tall with chocolate color campanulate flower and bluish green leaves. Originally collected by the late Marcus Harvey.
Not available this year
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Fritillaria persica (F. libanotica) ‘Galilee’s Marbel’
Appeared as a self sown seedling in the nursery, this stunning form has yellowy/green petals with strong rusty color veins.
New for 2022
8 seeds for
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Fritillaria persica OP213063
This greenish, early flowering form is the one used to be called Fritillaria libanotica.
It grows in Lebanon, SW Syria and N. Israel.
In fact it behaves and looks differently. Tall spikes to about 100cm.
15 seeds for
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Fritillaria rhodia OP28144
Ex. Rhodes Island – Greece
A population no longer exist as it was situated in the hotels area.
Flowers start green to become yolk yellow just before anthesis
Excelent for a pot culture
12 seeds for
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Gagea damascena OP213212
Syn. Gagea chlorantha
A little Gagea from the Eastern Mediterranean where it is common. Early flowering species.
very small seeds, do not cover them.
20 seeds for
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Gagea graeca OP214048
Despite it small size, it is quite a showy species. Excellent for a small pot in a sunny position.
15 + seeds for
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Gagea reticulata OP220015
Early flowering species from N. Africa, E. Mediterranean and the Balkan.
Flowering over few weeks time. Forming small clumps. Better in a small pot under glass.
15+ seeds for
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Geissorhiza aspera OP215133
Another small but showy member of this genus from the West Cape, SA
Perfect for a small pot in sunny position
10 seeds for
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Geissorhiza corrugata
A little jewel with glaucous, spiral leaves and shiny yellow flowers, excellent for a small pot is a sunny position
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Geissorhiza erosa (syn. G. inflexa)
This SA species, with its stuning color is now very rare and threatend in its native habitat.
We can now offer seeds of this desirable bulb.
12 seeds for
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Geranium libani OP29174
This rare Eastern Mediterranean species is perrenial, summer dormant. Plants form tall clumps to about 70cm with large blueish flowers. Quite hardy, grows well outside in S. France.
8 seeds for
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Gladiolus aff. atroviolaceus OP216282
Ex. Armenia. A much smaller form with paler flowers and bluish leaves. Clumping rapidly.
A real beauty.
not available this year
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Gladiolus anatolicus
Small species about 30 cm, with deep pink flowers. Originally from Akseki Turkey, grown from Jim Archibald’s seeds.
6 seeds for
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Gladiolus atroviolaceus OP215033
Ex. North Jordan, near the border with Syria.
The deepest color i have seen of this species.
Prefers deep planting, will escape thorough the drainage hole of a pot so be careful.
Not available this year
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Gladiolus carinatus
Ex. South Africa; West Cape; near Bredasdrop
Originally from Silverhill seeds.
To 40cm, lovely shades of pink-Mauve flowers.
15 seeds for
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Gladiolus carmineus
A curios species from South Africa differing from other Galdiolus by being an autumnal flowering.
It produces first the flower stems with large flowers in different shades of pink. Lovely in a pot or a rock garden in mild areas.15 seeds for
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Gladiolus italicus
Well known species with a wide distribution. Often can be seen in large numbers in grain fields.
Easy, suitable for a big pot or for naturalizing in the garden.
10 seeds for
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Gladiolus maculatus
Early flowering slender species from the West Cape, huge variation in color, scented.
Not available this year
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Gladiolus splendens
Ex. South Africa
Stunning red color on the species, to about 60 cm tall. Forming large clumps.
15 seeds for
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Gladiolus tristis
Showy , creamy yellow specie from South Africa, 45-60 cm. easy.
15 seeds for
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Gloriosa superba
Syn. Gloriosa rothschildiana
Fantastic orange colored, robust, quite compact form of this showy climber. Excellent for a deep pot. Blooming here 3-4 months non stop!
8 seeds for
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Habranthus robustus
Showy species from South America.
It blooms here 2 – 3 times during summer and autumn.
About 30-40 cm. Excellent pot plant or in a mild garden
Forms big clumps and a good self seeder.
We have fresh seeds to sow upon arrival.
15 fresh seeds for
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Habranthus tubispathus
A cheerful small species for a pot or a rock garden.
Multiplies rapidly from bulbs and seeds, flowering 2-3 times during early summer and autumn.
We have fresh seeds to sow upon arrival.
15 fresh seeds for
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Helicodicerus moscivorus
Ex. Balearic Islands
A real monster! very large flowers with the most horrible scent and wonderful leaves. Despite the scent… you just can not take your eyes of it…
Not available this year
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Hesperantha vaginata
A stunner from South Africa, blooming for a few weeks in spring. Need warm, sunny position. Excellent in a pot. Easy.
15 seeds for
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Hyacinthella millingenii OP211298
This is a real jewel.
It is a miniature species endemic to Cyprus. Better grown in a small pot under glass due to its size, also for its early blooming time. Starting in January.
8 seeds for