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Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina (Blue cape hyacinth)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina
Other names
Blue cape hyacinth, Lachenalia glaucina, Lachenalia lilacina, Lachenalia orchioides subsp. glaucina, Orchiastrum glaucinum, Lachenalia pallida var. coerulescens
Genus
Lachenalia Lachenalia
Species
L. orchioides var. glaucina - L. orchioides var. glaucina is a bulbous, deciduous perennial with one or two, semi-erect, lance- or strap-shaped mid-green leaves, sometimes spotted brown. Dense spikes of lightly fragrant, tubular to cylindrical, purple to blue flowers in late winter or spring.
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are lightly fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Purple, Blue in Spring; Purple, Blue in Winter
Foliage
Spotted, Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green, Spotted in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-18C as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina (Blue cape hyacinth) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs 10cm deep in autumn. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately until in full growth, then water freely. Apply a liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks. Outdoors, grow in light, well-drained soil in sun. In frost-prone areas, lift, dry, and store bulbs once leaves had died down.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina
Other names
Blue cape hyacinth, Lachenalia glaucina, Lachenalia lilacina, Lachenalia orchioides subsp. glaucina, Orchiastrum glaucinum, Lachenalia pallida var. coerulescens
Genus
Lachenalia Lachenalia
Species
L. orchioides var. glaucina - L. orchioides var. glaucina is a bulbous, deciduous perennial with one or two, semi-erect, lance- or strap-shaped mid-green leaves, sometimes spotted brown. Dense spikes of lightly fragrant, tubular to cylindrical, purple to blue flowers in late winter or spring.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are lightly fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Spring; Purple, Blue in Winter
Foliage
Spotted, Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green, Spotted in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems.
Propagation
Sow seed at 13-18C as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina (Blue cape hyacinth) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs 10cm deep in autumn. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately until in full growth, then water freely. Apply a liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks. Outdoors, grow in light, well-drained soil in sun. In frost-prone areas, lift, dry, and store bulbs once leaves had died down.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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