Veltheimia bracteata Seeds
£3.50
1x seed packet containing 10x Veltheimia bracteata Seeds.
7 in stock
Description
1x seed packet containing 10x Veltheimia bracteata Seeds.
Veltheimia bracteata, sometimes called the Forest Lily or Sand Onion, is a bulbous plant from South Africa. One of only two species within the genus, it makes glossy strap shape leaves, topped off with a cluster of typically pinkish flowers (although these can vary in shade from a very pale yellow through to almost red).
Being a winter grower, Veltheimia bracteata should be grown on a typical Mediterranean bulb cycle and kept in a frost free alpine house or greenhouse. A cool windowsill will also work well.
Easily grown, and a rewarding plant to grow from seed. Plant the seeds in any well drained seed compost.
Shipping & Delivery
Plants, bulbs, tubers and seeds can be sent within the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
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