Overview
Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Lachenalia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) 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 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Asparagaceae family. Like other Lachenalia, it has strap-like deciduous leaves and produces upright stems with racemes or spikes of tubular flowers in spring. This cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soils, preferring a sheltered position facing south, east, or west. Suitable for patios, containers, rock gardens, and conservatories, it requires protection in the UK due to its H2 hardiness rating and is propagated by seed or bulblets.
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 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) 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 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, Bulblets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series)?
Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) need?
Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) hardy in the UK?
Lachenalia 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series) 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 'Romelia' (African Beauty Series)?
Seed, Bulblets.
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