Orange Bulbinella

Bulbinella latifolia var doleritica
A plant with a rosette of leaves and fleshy root stock.
The inflorescence is a compact raceme with bright orange flowers.
The root stock is rhizomatious
A rare and striking plant.
Flower height: 60 - 80 cm
Flowering duration: 3 - 4 weeks

Growing recommendations:
Light: Full sun / Half shade
Planting season: Autumn / Early winter
Planting space: 15 CM
Planting depth: cover 2 -3 cm of soil /  media above the top of the root stock.
Bloom season: Feb - March

General recommendations for planting and growing:
Planting: Use a well-drained soil  or flowerpot.
How to plant: Place the bulbs at more or less the recommended depth, cover and press slightly on top.
Watering:  After planting, water one time to full capacity of the soil/media but later on water mildly to avoid water excess. During flowering increase watering moderately. Keep moist but not damp. For about one month after flowering reduce watering as the leaves start dry up.