Wachendorfia paniculata
The pale apricot flowers with dark markings in the center are arranged in loose panicles An interesting feature is the round lightgreen seedcapsules with purple markings. To grow in open ground in protected areas or in pots. This species is clearly summer dormant.
The genus
The short tuberous rhizomes with bright orange flesh produce plaited and pointed leaves and a multibranched inflorescens with zygomorphic pale yellow flowers.
- Family :Haemodoraceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (SW Cape, Bokkeveld à Port Elizabeth)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 3-4), May (sem. 1-3)