Veltheimia capensis (Sand Lily, Forest Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Genus | Veltheimia |
| Species | capensis |
| Category | Bulbs |
| Origin | South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 2 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Grown in sandy, moist soil with full sun exposure. |
| Pests | No serious problems. |
| Flower Description | Large clusters of tube-like, pink dotted flowers that grow downward. |
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