Beautiful, rare \"Mountain Dahlia\" - Liparia splendens - Fresh seeds
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Beautiful, rare \"Mountain Dahlia\" - Liparia splendens - Fresh seeds:
$31.00
Liparia splendens - the \"Mountain Dahlia\" - is one of the gems of South Africa\'s Cape region. Seldom seen in cultivation, itputs on a beautiful show of yellow & orange Dahlia-like blooms from autumn through spring. It\'s not actually a Dahlia, but a flamboyant member of the Legumefamily. It is rare in the wild, and unfortunately at risk of becoming extinct. The Mountain Dahlia is challenging to grow, but a rewarding plant for the experienced gardener. Fresh seeds are rarely seen for sale.
Liparia splendens is a small bush that grows about 3 feet tall and wide. Its leathery leaves and woodybranches are often burned away by wildfire each year, which actually stimulates flowering. The drooping flower clusters contain about 15 blooms invarying hues of yellow and orange, with reddish bracts. These 3 inch wide floral heads are pollinated by birds in the wild. The Mountain Dahlia is threatened inthe wild from the expansion of housing and agriculture.
Since the plant isn\'t widely grown, i don\'t know what temperatures it is capable ofhandling. It comes from a mild climate with cooler nights, so it\'s possible that it may not thrive in consistently hot conditions (above 85 degrees F / 29 degrees C)with warm nights. It probably can not tolerate much frost and should be protected from temperatures below about 26 degrees F (-3 C).
It likes mostly sunny conditions, although some afternoon shade may be needed in warmer climates. It may be grown in a large container in a well-draining, slightly-acid soil mix of low fertility. It likes adequate soil moisture, and also good air circulation. To encourage flowering, remove a few of the older branches each year to simulate fire.
This sale is for 5 fresh seeds. The germination rate is excellent when you follow the tips on my website - Promptly shipped in a padded envelope. Outside the United States: The tracking number will show proof of shipping, but it might not show more details unless your country is listed here. If you have questions, please contact me.
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Photos used with permission: #1 & 3 by Derek Keats, #2 & 4 by Andrew Massyn
Beautiful, rare \"Mountain Dahlia\" - Liparia splendens - Fresh seeds:
$31.00