Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 15cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Red Lachenalia Overview
Lachenalia bulbifera is a bulbous perennial species in the Asparagaceae family. It is typically grown for the showy, red, tubular flowers. They are naturally found growing in winter rainfall regions of South Africa, where they are dormant in the hot dry summer months. ZA Distribution: Western Cape.
Common problems with Red Lachenalia
Generally trouble free
Red Lachenalia Companion Plants
Spring bulbs work well between low growing ground covers like Dymondia or Sutera
How to harvest Red Lachenalia
Generally not harvested, but flower can be cut for the vase.
How to propagate Red Lachenalia
Seed
Sow seeds as soon as ripe in sandy well-draining medium.
Division
Remove bulblets in summer or autumn while dormant and replant before it grows again.
Special features of Red Lachenalia
Attracts useful insects
Attracts bees
Pot plant
Can be grown in pots, plant in free draining medium, in sunny position, keep dry in dormant period.
Autumn colour
Flowers then leaves, or leaves and later(in Winter/Spring) flowers emerge.
Drought resistant
Adapted to survive a dry summer in dormant (or resting) phase and grow and flower after winter rains.
