Lachenalia- Bulbifera
- Red to orange flowers
- Winter flowering
- Suited to containers
- NOT TO TAS, WA
Description
Lachenalia- Bulbifera
Lachenalia bulbifera
Synonyms: Lachenalia pendula
NOT TO TAS, WA
- Red to orange flowers
- Winter flowering
- Suited to containers
A summer dormant, winter growing herbaceous perennial growing to 30cm. Each bulb produces one to two fleshy, flat leaves followed by a sturdy upright flower stem covered in orange or red pendulous, tubular flowers. The nectar-rich flowers attract birds. Suited to growing in containers or rockeries, or to use as an unusual but long-lasting cut flower.
Native to the Western Cape region of South Africa where it grows on sandy soils and tolerates coastal conditions.
Product code: Z-BLB-29
Best Months to Plant
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Quick Planting Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | Plant top of bulb 2-3cm below soil surface |
Season | Autumn |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 15cm |
Plant Height | 30cm |
Position | Full sun or part shade, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 120-180 days |
How To Grow
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