About
A small, tufted, cormous perennial from Australia (golden star) with narrow, grassy leaves and erect stems bearing solitary, bright golden-yellow, six-petalled flowers that open widely in sunshine in spring. A charming and compact bulb for a warm, sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Romulea is a genus of cormous or bulbous perennials producing funnel-shaped or cup-shaped flowers, often before or alongside slender, grassy leaves. Many species flower in spring or autumn and are suited to sunny, well-drained positions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.