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Rain Lily, Zephyranthes Tenexio Apricot, 4 bulbs, NEW, habranthus

Description: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FOR BID: You are bidding on 4 bulbs of various sizes, not necessarily a blooming size. Regardless of size, it usually takes only a year or two to reach a blooming size. They will be shipped bare root and should be planted right away. DESCRIPTION:Zephyranthes Tenexio Apricot is a hybrid bulb. This must be a highly variable bulb, because we have seen photos on the JC Raulston Arboretum website ranging from a solid dark pink to apricot, to a blush pink like ours. We are most likely the only ones selling this bulb in the US. The flowers open a blush light pink with a white center, large green eye and fade some by the end of the second day. Flowers are 2" in diameter, grow to about 7" tall. It sets ample seed and forms new offset bulbs. It has a long blooming season, and we have recorded blooms from June through November here in northeast Florida, zone 9. We are offering this for the first time on eBay in 2017. Rain lilies bloom about 4 days after a rain. Blooms are stimulated by the nitrogen, which is created by lightning, and picked up in the raindrops. In 2014 we started a small hybridization effort which by early 2017 has produced seeds from over 150 successful crosses and about an equal number of failures. Some seedlings did not survive, but we still have over 100 crosses growing and many of the seedlings from the same cross are exhibiting different markings and characteristics because each seed is unique genetically. We plan to continue this in the hope of introducing some of our own hybrids in a few more years. Currently we grow about 400 different rain lilies, including 261 zephyranthes, 31 habranthus and 3 zephbranthus (cross of zephyranthes and habranthus), and our new hybrids. We are actively seeking new species or hybrids to purchase or trade to increase our collection and can provide a list of our collection upon request. Our listings have free shipping. The two leading nurseries that sell rain lilies charge from $17 to $23 just for shipping one selection in addition to the cost of the plant. BACKGROUND: Zephyranthes 'Tenexio Apricot' This must be a highly variable bulb. Supposedly a different bulbs is names Z. Tenexio. We still are not positive of our bulbs identity, although we have received them from 3 different sources since 2003. In any case they are pretty and great bloomers. The general difference between Zephyranthes and Habranthus is that the Habranthus bloom is at an angle to the stem and the Zephyranthes bloom, more or less, points straight up from the stem. GROWING CONDITIONS: Rain lily bulbs generally will grow in a wide variety of soils and will do fine in any garden setting with an average amount of water. A few varieties require much more water. They thrive in rich soil with ample water and full sun. We grow all of ours in the hot Florida sun, but generally they will do better with a bit of shade during the hottest part of the day. Plants require less care if planted in the ground, but rain lilies, especially, make excellent container plants. Most varieties form seeds and a few do not form offset bulbs reproducing only from seed. Growing them in pots helps in keeping the seeds out of adjacent plants. Most rain lilies will do better if they are pot-bound or growing in crowded conditions. If left alone, they will form dense clumps. Most rain lilies require 2-3 years to reach a blooming size from seed. A few, like Z. minima, can bloom in 1 year and others can take 4 or more years. They are usually evergreen in frost-free climates and many varieties keep their leaves even during sub-freezing temperatures. Here in the colder part of zone 9 with temperatures rarely below the 20's, they keep their foliage. It is not uncommon for some varieties to lose all of their leaves in very dry weather and a few have a dormant period where the leaves disappear for 2-3 months. They are easy to grow in pots in any climate but they must be protected from freezing temperatures. If they are stored over the winter, the pots can be allowed to dry somewhat but should not go completely dry. Do not remove the bulbs from the pots or ground more than a few weeks, however, as rain lily bulbs do not store well when they are dry out of the soil. Otherwise they are very vigorous and tolerant of more dry conditions too when planted in the ground and will do fine in zone 7b-10. PHOTOS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These are pictures of our plants, so you know exactly what they look like and what you will receive. The photos show the plant in various stages of growth. Please feel free to contact us for additional information, and click on "Me" following our star rating. Also, we invite you to go to our store (little red or blue door) and look at other items we have for sale.

Price: 18 USD

Location: Middleburg, Florida

End Time: 2024-01-30T03:55:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD

Product Images

 Rain Lily, Zephyranthes Tenexio Apricot, 4 bulbs, NEW, habranthus

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 7 (0 to 10 °F)

Genus: Zephyranthes

Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical

Common Name: rain lily

Plant Form: Bulb

Brand: Unbranded

Plant Characteristic: Flowering (Flower Bulb)

Species: zephyranthes

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Type: Bulbs

Watering: Medium

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