Bulbine frutescens
Desert Candles
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Evergreen
- For a sunny position
- Professionally packed for safe transport
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - December |
| Flower colour | Orange yellow |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Winter dry |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Bulbine frutescens |
|---|---|
| Genus | Bulbine |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Common names | EN: Desert Candles |
| Origin | Africa, South |
