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Bulbs

and similar plants


Coastal Queensland isn't suitable for most of the classic cool-climate flowering bulbs like daffodils and tulips that we so often see in gardening books from those regions. However, there are a range of bulbs and bulb-like plants which we can use in subtropical and tropical regions. This page will concentrate on these warm climate bulbs (Cool climate bulbs are dealt with extensively in other gardening publications).

Note that some bulbs have weedy tendancies. If in doubt, check with agricultural or environmental authorities in your area.

Related Topics:

Agapanthus
Clivia
Hippeastrum
Hemerocallis
Crinum

Nurseries supplying Bulbs & similar plants to Qld
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PINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY

P.O. Box 5016
Brassall Qld 4305
Ph: (07) 5464 3976
pinemountainnursery.com.au

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Pine Mountain Nursery are suppliers of warm climate bulbs, specialising in clivia and agapanthus.

Clivias in many colours and forms can be purchased. The nursery hybridises its own clivias from superior genetic stock and can supply Clivia seed.

Agapanthus on offer also includes varieties bred in Queensland by the nursery. Varieties in a range of flower colours and growth habit available.

Also, a selection of other bulbs, gingers, liriope and mondo grass including mondo strips.

Plants sent by mail order to Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic and SA. Visits by appointment or check the Pine Mountain Nursery WEBSITE for display days, plus information and advice.

GARDEN EXPRESS

Garden Express

To check the range of bulbs currently available from Garden Express, visit their WEBSITE

This section is intended to bring residents information on Qld bulb nurseries and mail-order suppliers servicing Queensland. If you are such a supplier, you can advertise here.

As well as Queensland nurseries with bulbs & similar plants for sale, Australian mail-order and online suppliers to this state may be listed here. You must stock at least some species suitable for warm climates. For more information, please click here.

News

Weedy lily not so glorious
Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba) is proving a significant threat to coastal dune vegetation on the Sunshine Coast. Herbicide trials are underway to develop a strategy for controlling the garden escape without unnecessary damage to native vegetation. Education of gardeners to prevent future infestations will also be undertaken. Read more at the maroochy Council website: Glory Lily, a Coastal Curse (February 2008)

More Links

 Please Note: These links are provided for general information. Some of the species or cultivars referred to in these websites might not be commercially available in Australia.

Species or groups

Agapanthus - go to Agapanthus page

Clivia - go to Clivia page

Crinum - go to Crinum page

Eucharis
Eucharis amazonica, Eucharist Lily, Amazon Lily Landscape Plant Fact Sheet, University of Florida USA (PDF). This species is also known as E. grandiflora
Amazon Lily Eucharis grandiflora. Flowers of India
Eucharis amazonica UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, University of British Columbia, Canada
Eucharis grandiflora, Amazon Lily The Florez Nursery blog, NSW

Freesia
Freesia Pacific Bulb Society
Freesia alba x leichtlinii Weeds Australia
Freesia alba South African National Biodiversity Institute
Freesia (hybrid) (Freesia alba x leichtlinii) Victoria Department of Primary Industries
Freesia (Information about cut flowers) University of California Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center

Gladiolus
Garden Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus) University of Arkansas
Growing Gladiolus NebGuide from University of Nebraska
Gladiolus for Summer Flowers Purdue University
Gladiolus in the Florida Garden Reproduction of a 1949 article, Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society (PDF)
Pests of gladiolus Department of Primary Industries, Victoria
Gladiolus (Information about cut flowers) University of California Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center
Fertilization of Gladiolus Reproduction of a 1956 article, Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society (PDF)

Hemerocallis (Daylillies)
- go to Hemerocallis page

Hippeastrum
- go to Hippeastrum page

Hymenocallis
Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis) At the "Grow Me Instead" website (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
Variegated Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis 'Thai Spider') At "Grow Me Instead"
Hymenocallis caribaea, a spectacular garden jewel! John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia

Ixia
Ixia species and bulbs of the world by Bill Richardson
Ixia (Iridaceae) Washington State University Clark County Extension
Ixia hybrids NC State University

Lillium
November Lily (Lilium longifolium) At the "Grow Me Instead" website (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
Beautiful Life of the Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) Linda H. Yates, Leon County Extension, University of Florida, USA
Easter Lily Lilium longiflorum. Texas A&M University
The Easter Lily in North America (Lilium longiflorum) Yard and Garden News, University of Minnesota
Cats and Easter Lilies Don't Mix Colorado State University

Proiphys
The genus Proiphys Australian National Botanic Gardens
Proiphys cunninghamii Brisbane Lily. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane
Proiphys cunninghamii Brisbane lily. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
Cardwell Lily (Proiphys amboinensis) At the "Grow Me Instead" website (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
Proiphys amboinensis Taxonomy Research & Information Network, Australia
Proiphys infundibularis Taxonomy Research & Information Network, Australia
Plant ID for Hosta look-alike? It’s Proiphys amboinensis! John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia
The bulbous Proiphys amboinensis (Cardwell Lily) John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia

Zephyranthes
Zephyranthes spp., Rain Lily Landscape Plant Fact Sheet, University of Florida USA (PDF)
Rainlily is a Great Flowering Bulb for Florida in: NFREC News, Nov 12, 2007. University of Florida (PDF)
Rain Lily (Zephyranthes candida) University of Arkansas
Zephyranthes candida Missouri Botanical Garden
Zephyranthes grandiflora Missouri Botanical Garden
Rainlily, Zephyranthes and Habranthus spp.: Low Maintenance Flowering Bulbs for Florida Gardens

Others (Not a comprehensive list! More info & links will be added over time.):
What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (Amaryllis belladonna) Washington State University Clark County Extension
Amaryllis belladonna (PDF) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (discusses toxicity of weeds and other plants to animals)
Belamcanda chinensis Blackberry Lily Landscape Plant Fact Sheet, University of Florida USA (PDF)
Getting to know the Leopard Lily Green Culture Singapore (PDF)
Belamcanda chinensis Missouri Botanical Garden
Blandfordia nobilis Australia National Botanic Gardens
Blandfordia grandiflora Christmas Bells Cooloola Coastcare
Pineapple Flower Eucomis undulata. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily) Washington State University Clark County Extension
Poker Kniphofia linearifolia. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Lycoris aurea, Golden Spider Lily The Florez Nursery blog, NSW
Red spider lily pops up, surprises all once again (Lycoris radiata) Office of Agricultural Communications Mississippi State University
Notes on Lycoris species David Cooke's Botanical Pages
Naked Ladies, Hurricane Lilies Make Garden News (Lycoris) Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University
Ornithogalum thyrosoides (Chincherinchee) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (PDF)
Blood Lily Scadoxus puniceus (= Haemanthus magnificus). Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Aztec Lily, Sprekelia formosissima University of Wisconsin-Extension Master Gardener Program
Tuberoses: Fragrant Garden Antiques Texas A&M University
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' Cal's Plant of the Week, University of Oklahoma
Society-Garlic Tulbaghia violacea. Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Getting to know the society garlic Green Culture Singapore
Tulbaghia violacea Missouri Botanical Garden
Tulbaghia cominsii and Tulbaghia fragrans The Florez Nursery blog, NSW
Watsonia The Florez Nursery blog, NSW
Watsonias in Australian Gardens David Cooke's Botanical Pages

General

Australian Bulb Association Inc
Bulb- and corm-producing plants that become bushland weeds Department of Agriculture Western Australia
Pacific Bulb Society dedicated to gardening with bulbs all around the Pacific Rim
International Bulb Society
The African Garden, dedicated to Southern African Bulbs and hybrids (UK)
Introducing South African Bulbs Gives some history concerning early cultivation and trade. Washington State University Clark County Extension
Bulbs for Florida - Forget Northern Favorites Hendry County Extension Service, Univ Florida
Bulbous plants adapted to Florida Reproduction of a 1947 article, Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society (PDF)
Biodiversity explorer Part of Museums Online South Africa. (Use the alphabetical menu to search for family or genus of interest)
Australian Subterranean Succulent Flora The Cactus and Succulent Society of Queensland Inc
Flower Bulb Basics and FAQs includes some tips on which bulbs need artificial chilling if you want to grow them in a warm climate, and which don't
Bulbs That Refuse to Bloom University of Illinois Extension
Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus Bulbs
The life of a Bulb describing the effort involved in producing the spectacular displays at Filioli Estate near San Francisco (PDF)
Amaryllidaceae.org A website (in French) devoted to this family, which includes many popular warm-climate bulbs such as Hippeastrum, Zephyranthes and Clivia covering classification, biology, cultivation etc
New Zealand Lily Society
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