Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

9a-11

Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango' plant details

Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shot of juicy orange, just when it's most needed in the bleak of Winter! Coral-orange tinged red blooms rise up 1' above from beautiful broad leaves. Lush and colorful, this bodacious strain was introduced to us by nurseryman Tom Peace. It's early to bloom for L. bulbifera ? January/February for most folks, but here I am writing this in November & some of ours are in full regalia! Quite robust and garden-worthy, a dry Summer rest is important, as is adequately draining soil. Every year Lachenalia will die down at the end of Spring & leave a smattering of offsets for sharing! Growth will return with the Fall rains.