Veltheimia bracteata (Bush Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyHyacinthaceae
GenusVeltheimia
Speciesbracteata
CategoryBulbs, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7 - 4
Temperature (°F)20 - 40
Height45 - 60 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionVeltheima bracteata is a tropical plant with a basal rosette of broadly linear leaves with undulate margins and a terminal spike of long, drooping, tubular, purple-pink flowers.
LandscapeUse as a house or potted patio plant in containers no smaller than 15 cm.
PropagationBy seed or offset.
PestsNo serious pest or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensThe Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Flower DescriptionPink-purple, arranged in a tubular spike.

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