Overview
Bulbinella eburniflora is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Bulbinella, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bulbinella eburniflora grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, rock garden, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Bulbinella eburniflora is a deciduous perennial cultivar within the Bulbinella genus, known for forming clumps of narrow, fleshy leaves in a rosette. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and produces numerous small, star-shaped white flowers densely arranged in a raceme that rises above the foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for various garden settings including city courtyards, rock gardens, and coastal areas, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and flowers in spring.
About the genus
Bulbinella is a genus of plants in the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, first described as a genus in 1843. Many species are endemic to Cape Province in western South Africa, confined to the winter rainfall area. Other species are endemic to New Zealand, where they are most common in the central Otago region which enjoys a similar climate to the Cape Region of South Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bulbinella
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Bulbinella eburniflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bulbinella eburniflora
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bulbinella eburniflora?
Bulbinella eburniflora prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bulbinella eburniflora need?
Bulbinella eburniflora grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bulbinella eburniflora hardy in the UK?
Bulbinella eburniflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Bulbinella eburniflora?
Seed, Division.
More in the Bulbinella genus
- Bulbinella angustifoliaMaori onion
- Bulbinella cauda-felis
- Bulbinella gibbsiiGibbs's Māori onion
- Bulbinella hookerigolden wand
- Bulbinella modesta
- Bulbinella rossii
