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Bulbinella latifolia (Yellow cat's tail)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Bulbinella latifolia
Other names
Yellow cat's tail, Broad-leaved bulbinella, Broadleaf bulbinella
Genus
Bulbinella Bulbinella
Species
B. latifolia - B. latifolia is a vigorous yet tender, rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with broadly linear, fleshy, bright green leaves and dense, conical racemes of star-shaped, deep yellow or orange flowers in spring.
Bulbinella latifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
Bright-yellow, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn; Bright-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks and any frost-damaged foliage.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Bulbinella latifolia (Yellow cat's tail) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Planted in groups, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Dies back and goes dormant in summer with growth resuming in autumn. Drought tolerant once established. Mulch with leaf mould in winter. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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)
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Botanical name
Bulbinella latifolia
Other names
Yellow cat's tail, Broad-leaved bulbinella, Broadleaf bulbinella
Genus
Bulbinella Bulbinella
Species
B. latifolia - B. latifolia is a vigorous yet tender, rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with broadly linear, fleshy, bright green leaves and dense, conical racemes of star-shaped, deep yellow or orange flowers in spring.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn; Bright-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks and any frost-damaged foliage.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Bulbinella latifolia (Yellow cat's tail) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Planted in groups, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Dies back and goes dormant in summer with growth resuming in autumn. Drought tolerant once established. Mulch with leaf mould in winter. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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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