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Bulbine frutescens (Rankkopieva)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Bulbine frutescens
Other names
Yellow African bulbine, Bulbinella, Burn jelly plant, Bulbine caulescens, Rankkopieva, Stalked bulbine, Orange bulbine
Genus
Bulbine Bulbine
Species
B. frutescens - B. frutescens is a clump-forming, semi-woody, succulent, evergreen perennial with long, thin, fleshy, blue-green leaves and upright racemes of yellow flowers in summer.
Bulbine frutescens is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks and any frost-damaged foliage.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Bulbine frutescens (Rankkopieva) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Gravel, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Performs best in poor, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Will tolerate partial shade. Because frost and wet winter conditions will damage this plant, pot it up and keep under glass at a minimum of 5C in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Bulbine frutescens
Other names
Yellow African bulbine, Bulbinella, Burn jelly plant, Bulbine caulescens, Rankkopieva, Stalked bulbine, Orange bulbine
Genus
Bulbine Bulbine
Species
B. frutescens - B. frutescens is a clump-forming, semi-woody, succulent, evergreen perennial with long, thin, fleshy, blue-green leaves and upright racemes of yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks and any frost-damaged foliage.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Bulbine frutescens (Rankkopieva) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Gravel, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Performs best in poor, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Will tolerate partial shade. Because frost and wet winter conditions will damage this plant, pot it up and keep under glass at a minimum of 5C in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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