Gethyllis, commonly known as kukumakranka, is a clump-forming plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. It features linear, fleshy leaves and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Suitable for cultivation in well-drained, neutral loam soil, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This genus is ideal for growing in conservatories, greenhouses, or indoor pots, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be done by offsets or seeds, and watering is important during establishment.

Gethyllis (kukumakranka) is a clump-forming plant with fleshy leaves, ideal for full sun and sheltered spots, perfect for conservatories and indoor pots.

Gethyllis

Gethyllis barkerae subsp. paucifolius is a clump-forming cultivar within the genus Gethyllis, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. It features linear, fleshy leaves and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This cultivar is suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and indoor pots, showing interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through offsets or seeds.

Gethyllis barkerae subsp. paucifolius thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H4, and ideal for conservatories, greenhouses, and indoor pots in spring and summer.

Gethyllis barkerae subsp. paucifolius

Gethyllis grandiflora is a clump-forming member of the Amaryllidaceae with linear, fleshy leaves. It originates from the Cape Provinces. In the UK it flowers June to August. It suits south-facing, sheltered positions in neutral, well-drained loam and is recommended for conservatories, greenhouses and indoor pots.

Clump-forming Gethyllis grandiflora has linear, fleshy leaves, flowers June to August, and prefers full sun with neutral, well-drained loam in.

Gethyllis, commonly called Kukumakranka, Koekemakranka, or Kroekemakrank, is a genus of bulbous plant in the amaryllid family with some 33 accepted species. It is native to the Cape Provinces, the Northern Provinces and the Free State of South Africa, as well as Botswana and Namibia.

Gethyllis grandiflora

Large-Flowered Kukumakranka (Gethyllis grandiflora)

Gethyllis linearis from Piketberg is a clump-forming cultivar within the Amaryllidaceae family. It features linear, fleshy leaves and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This cultivar is suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and indoor pots, showing interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through offsets or seeds.

Gethyllis linearis from Piketberg thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H4, and suits conservatories or indoor pots for spring and summer interest.

Gethyllis linearis from Piketberg

Gethyllis spiralis (Cape crocus) is a clump-forming cultivar within the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its linear, fleshy leaves. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, making it suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, or indoor pots. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best grown in spring and summer and can be propagated by offsets or seeds.

Gethyllis spiralis (Cape crocus) thrives in full sun, hardy to RHS H4, ideal for conservatories and indoor pots with spring and summer interest.