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Biarum davisii
Biarum davisii
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A little jewel! An autumnal flowering species from Crete, usually starts flowering after the first rain. (so dry in summer) It doesn’t like to be disturbed therefore better left alone in a pot or a rock garden. Small pink-spickled, white, urn-like spathes appear in autumn. These sit at ground level. The small, spear-shaped leaves follow. A neat and tidy dwarf species. Super cool for enthusiasts. Crete is a special island in Greece with many endemics, like this Biarum, which are probably of an ancient rather than recently evolved lineage. The landscape is limestone which is probe to drought, especially from their April (late spring,) onwards. These naturally occur at slightly lower altitudes and therefore are less tolerant of frosts. I haven't tested mine yet. They are too special! Tips to get flowers... Keep tubers hot and dry all summer long.
Do not give any water during dormancy, or the energy goes into making tiny offset bulbs ("pups") instead of flowers.
Do not disturb or repass the tubers often, as they prefer to remain untouched.
None of which I have been able to do... except maybe the dry in summer bit. Howerver it means I have pups to share with you.
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