Overview

Bulbine frutescens orange-flowered is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Bulbine, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bulbine frutescens orange-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal and ground cover.

About

Bulbine frutescens orange-flowered is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Bulbine genus, known for its clump-forming habit and somewhat succulent nature. It produces star-shaped orange flowers arranged in terminal racemes, typically appearing in spring and summer. Suited to full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect, this cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, coastal areas, and as ground cover.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bulbine

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Bulbine frutescens orange-flowered size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bulbine frutescens orange-flowered

Propagation

Seed, stem cuttings, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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