Bulbinella latifolia ssp. doleritica

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'
W: 12"

planting zones

9b-10b

Bulbinella latifolia ssp. doleritica plant details

Bulbinella latifolia ssp. doleritica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bulbinella latifolia ssp. doleritica

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bulbinella latifolia ssp. doleritica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Truly breathtaking in flower, this rare, species (& subspecies!) of Bulbinella will top out at over 3’ tall. From its base clump it forms dense, club-like spikes of numerous, densely held, small, bright orange, star-shaped flowers for 6-8 weeks in Spring. After that, it goes deciduous & water should be withheld. A striking background plant & makes wonderful cut flowers. These plants will take several years to bloom, but Honey, it’s well worth the wait! Well-drained garden soil or sandy soil. Hardy to at least 25 °F. Deciduous. From South Africa.