Overview

Albuca tenuifolia is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Albuca, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Albuca tenuifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.

About

Albuca tenuifolia is a matforming bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, notable for its deciduous, linear leaves. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect with well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is well suited to patio and container planting, especially in Mediterranean-style gardens. Flowering in spring, it produces the genus-typical loose racemes of yellow or white flowers with distinctive tepals marked on the reverse side.

About the genus

Albuca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. The genus is distributed mainly in southern and eastern Africa, with some species occurring in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Plants of the genus are known commonly as slime lilies.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Albuca

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Albuca tenuifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery, Bulbs

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Albuca tenuifolia

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions