Michael Ward | Creative
Renunculus grow from bulbs one of my favourite genus, both as flowers and vegetables the main sorts being onions, garlic and leeks which my garden has a place for all the year round.
I have three Renunculi in my bulb bed all of which are red and have been growing for three seasons. Each year their colours seem to vary this year they seem to be lighter in colour, it would be interesting to learn if this is normal for the species?
Bulb culture, from garlic to the rare and often difficult to propagate (in Au) Fritillaria imperialis, yours truly loves bulbs! This year my Jonquils are early which is surprising considering the average temperatures that Launceston (Tasmania) has been experiencing for the last few months. With a slight breeze the individual flower heads bob around as if they are chatting with each other. Wallabies and Pademelons also do not eat them which is a bonus, one less plant that needs to be protected with guards!
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is bulb. The dried thread-like parts of the flower (stigmas) are used to make saffron spice, food coloring, and medicine. Saffron contains chemicals that might alter mood, kill cancer cells, decrease swelling, and act like antioxidants.