Veltheimia bracteata
FOREST LILY, SAND ONION
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Veltheimia undulata, V. viridifolia

Other Common Names: Winter Red Hot Poker

 
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Veltheimia bracteata
FOREST LILY, SAND ONION
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson-red

Flowering Time: late winter to mid spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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