Tulbaghia leucantha
A fine and easy species to grow. Roots go straight down allowing a good drought resistance. Forms a 10-12cm (4-5in) tuft of leaves that are between 15-30cm (6-12in) long and 2-3mm (1/8in) across with a definite channel. Four to ten pendant flowers are borne on 10-25cm (4-10in) scapes, and their somewhat dull grey-mauve appearance and white segments is contrasted in many forms by a vivid orange corona. According to a report of Norwegian client this species et very hardy in his climat.
- Family :Alliaceae (Liliaceae)
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Est)
- Native climate :sub tropical (regular rainfall)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb on basal plate
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)