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Romulea tetragona (Sand crocus)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.05m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Romulea tetragona
Other names
Sand crocus
Genus
Romulea Romulea
Species
R. tetragona - R. tetragona is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, cormous, evergreen perennial with linear, dark green leaves and, in summer, star- or funnel-shaped, magenta to deep pink flowers, boldly patterned on the reverse.
Romulea tetragona is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems.
Propagation
Sow seed at 6-12C in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Romulea tetragona (Sand crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
In mild, frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates clay. In areas with cold winters, overwinter indoors or grow under glass in loam-based compost with added grit in full light. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth. Gradually reduce watering after flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Romulea tetragona
Other names
Sand crocus
Genus
Romulea Romulea
Species
R. tetragona - R. tetragona is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, cormous, evergreen perennial with linear, dark green leaves and, in summer, star- or funnel-shaped, magenta to deep pink flowers, boldly patterned on the reverse.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems.
Propagation
Sow seed at 6-12C in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Romulea tetragona (Sand crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
In mild, frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates clay. In areas with cold winters, overwinter indoors or grow under glass in loam-based compost with added grit in full light. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth. Gradually reduce watering after flowering.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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