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    • Photo of Lachenalia 'Romaud' flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Lachenalia 'Romaud'

    Also Known As

    • Romaud Cape Hyacinth

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Lachenalia 'Romaud' plant details

    Lachenalia 'Romaud' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia 'Romaud'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia 'Romaud'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cheerful in the February days as friend on the window sill and forgiving as a house plant as it dries up to go summer dormant. Soft yellow & pale green flowers.Minimum temperature: 20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lachenalia 'Romaud' plant

    How to Grow Lachenalia 'Romaud'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Lachenalia pustulata

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor

    aka Cape Hyacinth

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"

    • sun
    • regular
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    Lachenalia elegans var. suaveolens

    aka Cape Cowslip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    • dry when dormant
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    Lachenalia viridiflora

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-7"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lachenalia viridiflora flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly shade
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