Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
30cm | Min | 40cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Stalked Bulbine Overview
Bulbine is a compact succulent plant with bright yellow or orange, star-shaped flowers and thin strap-like leaves. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used for various medicinal purposes. Bulbine is low-maintenance, heat and drought tolerant and can handle frost, making it a great all-round plant.
Common problems with Stalked Bulbine
Little to no pests bother this species, but it is sensitive to rot when kept in moist conditions.
How to harvest Stalked Bulbine
Pick the leaves as needed. Harvest flowers mid-winter to spring. Harvest the seeds after the pods have dried out in summer and store in a cool, but dry place until autumn.
How to propagate Stalked Bulbine
Seed
Direct sow seeds in late Summer to Autumn, 1-2 mm deep. Sow seeds indoors and transplant once the seedlings have four leaves.
Division
Divide or break off the plants leaving each with leaves and rhizomes.
Cuttings
Stem cuttings root easily and should be transplanted when they have a well-formed root system.
Rhizomes
Break off a few leaves with rhizome attached - it will soon grow new roots from the rhizome eyes!
Special features of Stalked Bulbine
Attracts useful insects
Attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Drought resistant
This plant is ideal for water-wise gardens.
Pot plant
Great pot plant species provided they receive plenty of sun.
Indoor plant
Other uses of Stalked Bulbine
Medicinal
