Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Pots/Garden (overwinter indoors)
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Veltheimia bracteata
Family: (Asparagaceae)
Tender bulb to 2′. Cape Lily. This South African native has shiny strap-like leaves with crisp, undulating margins. Purplish stems support spikes of pale green, upright buds which open to pendulous, pale pink, tubular flowers. Flower spikes resemble those of the Red Hot Poker. These regal bulbs add a presence to our Conservatory in March. Sun. 3 & T3, then they may need 40º for 2-3 months.
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