Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria

Also Known As

Albuca clanwilliamgloria
Albuca gloria-clanwilliamiae

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-72"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

9a-11

Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria plant details

Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria is a challenging to grow broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 72 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This only recently discovered species of Albuca is the giant in the genus, with flower stalks that can reach up to a towering 6'! From a winter rainfall area of South Africa, so a summer dry period is necessary, & as it’s native to sandy soils, good drainage is likely to be essential. Blooms in late summer, after its leaves have died away, so it’s dramatic in that aspect as well! Blooms are typical of many Albuca species, - yellow, pendulant, & many to a spike.