Moraea elegans Seeds – Rare South African Peacock Flower 🌼

Discover the spectacular beauty of Moraea elegans, an unusual South African flowering species belonging to the Iris family (Iridaceae).

Also known by its former botanical name Homeria elegans, this striking winter-growing perennial produces beautiful yellow and orange flowers decorated with distinctive green or brownish-green markings.

The flowers are gently scented and open in succession, creating a colourful display over several weeks.

Native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, this fascinating botanical species is a wonderful addition to specialist plant collections, rock gardens and containers.

🌿 A Rare South African Botanical Treasure

Moraea elegans has a very restricted natural distribution and is affected by the loss of its native renosterveld habitat.

Its unusual flower patterns and interesting seasonal growth make it especially appealing to collectors of South African bulbs and unusual flowering plants.

🌱 Plant Information

• Botanical name: Moraea elegans

• Synonym: Homeria elegans

• Family: Iridaceae

• Common names: Peacock Flower, Golden Moraea, Poutulp

• Origin: Southwestern Western Cape, South Africa

• Plant type: Perennial, corm-forming geophyte

• Height: Approximately 20–35 cm

• Flower colour: Yellow and orange with green or brownish-green markings

• Flowering season: Spring

• Fragrance: Sweetly scented

• Growth cycle: Winter-growing, summer-dormant

🌱 Sowing Instructions

Best sowing time: Autumn.

1. Use deep seed trays or pots filled with a well-draining, sandy growing medium.

2. Sow seeds approximately 3–4 mm deep.

3. Water gently and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.

4. Keep in a bright location with cool growing conditions.

5. Germination usually takes approximately 4–5 weeks when conditions are suitable.

6. Allow seedlings to grow undisturbed for their first two growing seasons.

7. Transplant into their permanent growing position at the beginning of the third growing season.

Seed-grown plants generally require around three growing seasons to reach flowering size.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun is preferred.

• Soil: Well-draining sandy or clay-based growing medium.

• Watering: Water regularly during winter and spring active growth.

• Dormancy: Keep the corms completely dry during summer dormancy.

• Climate: Mediterranean and temperate climates with a distinct growing and dormant season.

Moraea elegans is particularly suited to pot cultivation, where its seasonal watering requirements can be managed more easily.

📦 Available Quantities

Choose your preferred pack:

• 10 seeds

• 50 seeds

Seeds are carefully counted and packaged by Seeds of Malta.

Shipping worldwide (check local import regulations). Seeds are packaged to ensure freshness.

Please note:

• This listing is for seeds only, not live plants or corms.

• Germination and flowering times depend on seed freshness and growing conditions.

• Plants grown from seed need patience and time to develop before flowering.

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