Veltheimia bracteata - 3 bulbs p-pack
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Veltheimia bracteata is a vibrant and long-lasting bloom that birds love! With a raceme of tubular-shaped flowers, this local beauty is almost evergreen in frost-free areas.
Family name: Hyacinthaceae
Common name: forest lily, forest sand-lily
Sun Exposure: Semi-shade to shade
Flowering time: July to October
Active growth time: Late summer
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): True bulb
Mature height: 60cm
Planting depth: Plant the bulb just below ground level
Planting spacing: 35-50cm apart
Lowest temperature: 0°C and tolerant of light frost
Watering frequency: Water every 3-4 days, provided it hasn't rained and more frequently if planted in pots
Position and soil: Plant en masse under trees, or in an open space in a shade garden, alternatively, on a patio. Just ensure you enrich your soil with compost so that they thrive and flower profusely.