Bulbine frutescens 'Orange'
stalked bulbine
Bulbine frutescens 'Orange' is a tender, succulent perennial, native to the desert grasslands of South Africa. Known for its fleshy, linear foliage and bright orange, star-shaped flowers, stalked bulbine blooms freely from June to August.
Attracting a wide range of pollinating insects, this easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun, can withstand high temperatures, and is highly drought-tolerant, making it perfect for water-wise or xeriscape gardens.
A strong and resilient grower, its sap is often used for healing purposes in its native habitat. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, or containers, it adds vibrant colour and low-maintenance appeal to any landscape.
Attracting a wide range of pollinating insects, this easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun, can withstand high temperatures, and is highly drought-tolerant, making it perfect for water-wise or xeriscape gardens.
A strong and resilient grower, its sap is often used for healing purposes in its native habitat. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, or containers, it adds vibrant colour and low-maintenance appeal to any landscape.
How to care for Bulbine frutescens Orange:
Bulbine frutescens 'Orange' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and minimal watering, making it perfect for drought-tolerant gardens. Highly heat-resistant, it requires protection from frost during the cooler months.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and fertilise lightly during the growing season. Generally pest-free, this low-maintenance succulent adds vibrant colour with very little care, making it ideal for both garden beds and containers.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and fertilise lightly during the growing season. Generally pest-free, this low-maintenance succulent adds vibrant colour with very little care, making it ideal for both garden beds and containers.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
1 litre pot
£9.99
Standard Delivery£5.95
Named Day Delivery£10.95
