Lachenalia mutabilis
Un interesting feature is that the bleu flowers become yellow towards the end of the flowering.
The genus
There are numerous species of Lachenalia (all from the Cape, South Africa). All make an excellent pot plant: decorative foliage, long lasting wax like flowers during the winter months and they grow well in pots. Use a light sandy mix and plant in August on reception of the bulbs. Foliage soon emerges after the first watering; keep them frostfree . Repot the bulbs every year. Flowering order: L. bulbifera, L. aloides 'Pearsonii' and 'Aurea', L. pustulata, L. pallida., L contaminata.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Namaqualand)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Blue
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 3-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-2)