These seeds were collected in early 2006 so we're offering them at at least 50% reduction on our previous eBay prices in 2006.
50% of all seed Chilean Native Seed sales will be donated to charity.
| Tropaeolum tricolor - Bolivian Nasturtium |  | |||
Tropaeolum tricolor sometimes given the common name of Bolivian nastrutium is a twining climber from the Andean Mountains of Chile. For the best results it needs cold stratification for germination and is best sown in autumn. It dislikes disturbance for it's first year of growth preferring to wait until it has died back and formed a tuber. A choice plant! 10 seeds per packet (2006 eBay price £3.50) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
| Schizanthus coccineus |  | |||
A very unusual species little known in the UK! Schizanthus coccineus sometimes referred to as Schizanthus grahami var. coccinea is an annual species from the Andean Mountains of Chile. Schizanthus coccineusbears unusual reddish and gold coloured flowers and bloom mainly between late spring to early autumn although they may also flower later in the year. They have deeply divided leaves, a fairly lax habit and may need some pinching out to encourage a more bushy growth. Suitable for cultivation in containers, cool greenhouse and alpine houses, these plants are frost tender and will need protection if you are growing them late in the year. They require nutrient rich, well drained soil and in bright but filtered light, An excellent choice for rock & alpine plant enthusiasts and experienced gardeners looking for a little challenge and something unusual! 25 seeds per packet. (2006 eBay price £3.00) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
| Phycella ignea |  | |||
A very rare find in cultivation in the British Isles! Phycella ignea is an Amaryllis relative from the Andean Mountains of Chile. They take about 4 years to flower from seed and dislike being moved when young although if growing in containers, the soil should be replaced every 4-5 years. This species doesn't form lots of bulbils so you won't have them crawling out of pots every couple of years. An excellent choice for bulb, rock & alpine plant enthusiasts and experienced gardeners looking for a little challenge! 10 seeds per packet. (2006 eBay price £3.50) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
| Olsynium scirpoideum |  | |||
Olsynium scirpoideum is a fibrous rooted perennial from the Andean Mountains in Chile. Olsynium scirpoideum bears little (approx. 1cm across), pink flowers and bloom mainly in the mid spring to mid summer and has grass like leaves. This species requires cold stratification to germinate and may take 2-3 years to first flowering. An excellent choice for rock & alpine plant enthusiasts and experienced gardeners looking for a little challenge. (2006 eBay price £3.00) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
| Schizanthus hookeri |  | |||
A very unusual species little known in the UK! Schizanthus hookeri is an annual species from the Andean Mountains of Chile. An excellent choice for rock & alpine plant enthusiasts and experienced gardeners looking for a little challenge and something unusual! 25 seeds per packet. (2006 eBay price £3.00) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
| Tropaeolum sessilifolium |  | |||
A rare find in cultivation in the British Isles! Tropaeolum sessilifolium is a large flowered, summer blooming, perennial species with a low growing, sprawling habit from the Andean Mountains of Chile. The large flowers open a pretty pale pink which soon turns to a pale yellow, has a fibrous root system and the leaves are tiny in comparison to the Tropaeolum we know and love. Suitable for cultivation in containers and alpine houses, this species will even withstand a few degrees of frost but should be considered tender in the UK, it needs a mainly dry winter dormancy and a very good drainage. For the best results it needs cold stratification for germination and is best sown in autumn. An excellent choice for rock & alpine plant enthusiasts and experienced gardeners looking for a little challenge but not so much you become a slave to the plant! 10 seeds per packet. (2006 eBay price £3.50) | ||||
£1.50 | ||||
