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Massonia pustulata (Massonia pustulata)
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1 hour care
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Massonia pustulata
Other names
Massonia pustulata
Genus
Massonia Massonia
Species
M. pustulata - M. pustulata is a tender bulbous perennial. It forms a pair of rough broad leaves and in winter a brush-like cluster of fragrant white flowers appears between them. Not fully hardy, so best grown under glass.
Massonia pustulata is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Prostrate
Flower
White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Massonia pustulata (Massonia pustulata) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in loam-based compost and position in good light indoors. Apply a liquid fertiliser monthly and water regularly during active growth.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
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)
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Botanical name
Massonia pustulata
Other names
Massonia pustulata
Genus
Massonia Massonia
Species
M. pustulata - M. pustulata is a tender bulbous perennial. It forms a pair of rough broad leaves and in winter a brush-like cluster of fragrant white flowers appears between them. Not fully hardy, so best grown under glass.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Prostrate
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Colour
Flower
White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Massonia pustulata (Massonia pustulata) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in loam-based compost and position in good light indoors. Apply a liquid fertiliser monthly and water regularly during active growth.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
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)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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