Photo of Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine'

Also Known As

  • Bulbine caulescens
  • Dwarf Orange Bulbine
  • Orange Bulbine
  • Stalked Bulbine

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 9"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine' plant details

Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Orange bloom, spring-fall.
Regular water even when dormant, needs good drainage. Full Sun to Light Shade. 12" tall Spikes of Orange Flowers. Outdoor. Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine' plant

How to Grow Bulbine frutescens 'Tiny Tangerine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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