Overview
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana is a plant with a herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Romulea, part of the Iridaceae family, with narrow, wiry leaves foliage. Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, alpine beds and front of borders.
About
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana, known as Leichtlin's crocus-leaved romulea, is a herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae family. It features narrow, wiry leaves and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H5. It is suitable for rock gardens, alpine beds, and the front of borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or corm offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Romulea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial
- Foliage
- Narrow, wiry leaves
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, alpine beds, front of borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana
- Propagation
- Seed, corm offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana?
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana need?
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana hardy in the UK?
Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Romulea bulbocodium var. leichtliniana?
Seed, corm offsets.
More in the Romulea genus
- Romulea eximia
- Romulea amoena
- Romulea bulbocodium var. clusiana Serotina Group
- Romulea linaresii from Greece