Today we would like to recommend Sandersonia aurantiaca grown by Chiba grower’s cooperative of JA Maruasa Engei.

Sandersonia aurantiaca belongs to the genus of Sandersonia, in Colchicaceae, which is one of Liliales families, and is the only species in this genus (which is not really common). This flower was first discovered in South Africa back in 1850 and has arrived in Japan for the first time in 1970. The origin of the name “Sandersonia” is said to be in several ways but possibly it derives from the discoverer’s name, “Jon Sanderson.” One of the characteristics of this flower, is that the leaves have cute “tendrils” curling up from the top.

JA Maruasa Engei grows Sandersonia aurantiaca‘s bulbs too and it takes growers about three years to ship a flower from growing a bulb. We have been constantly receiving the flowers from them, and it is going to be the peak of their season so the supply will be stable until the end of May.

Please kindly make a good use of this seasonable item.

Original article written by Mr. Tada,
Translated by S. Yamamoto.