Bomarea (Copihuito)

Salsilla or Copihuito are evergreen or deciduous climbers from woods from Central to South America. They are climbing vines covered with glossy, fresh to deep green leaves and most ornamental, bright colored pendulous terminal clusters with Alstroemeria like trumpet shaped flowers. They prefer a humus-rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot throughout the year. Plants require a climbing aid. Keep plants drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C.
Sow flat in any rich, humus-based, well drained soil at some 25°C in a partially shaded spot. Keep soil always slightly moist until germination occurs, which may take up to six months.
All are USDA Climate Zone 11.
10 seeds per package, unless not stated differently.

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Bomarea edulis (Edible Pink Bomarea)

Bomarea edulis (Edible Pink Bomarea)

3 (5)m, Edible Pink Bomarea is a perennial vine with annual shoots. It had been cultivated in precolombian times from Central to South America for its edible tubers which are cooked and rich in starch. Nowadays this plant has become almost unknown. It makes bluish-green leaves and terminal lax umbels of pale rose flower trumpets. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 12°C when plants are dormant. VI-VIII.
3 large seeds per package.

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Bomarea salsilla

Bomarea salsilla

3 (5)m, is a perennial, evergreen climber from Chilean highland woods. Makes glossy foliage and terminal, lax umbels with pink trumpet shaped flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

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