Overview
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Lachenalia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, rock garden and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady' (Cape cowslip 'Aqua Lady') is a clump-forming bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family. It features deciduous, strap-like leaves and produces upright stems with racemes of tubular flowers in spring. This cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soils, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for patios, containers, rock gardens, and conservatories, it requires a mild UK hardiness rating of H2 and is best grown in a conservatory or greenhouse setting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lachenalia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Bulblets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR?
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR need?
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Lachenalia 'Aqua Lady'PBR?
Seed, Bulblets.
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