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Bulbine abyssinica

Bulbine abyssinica
Bulbine abyssinica
Bushy bulbine
Succulent
Ideal as a rockery or bedding plant in well-drained soil in full sun.

Bulbine abyssinica has linear fleshy leaves that form a basal rosette. It is mainly flowering in summer, although there are some flowers throughout the year in cultivation.

Ideal as a rockery or bedding plant in well-drained soil in full sun. The plant stays compact and does not spread. In cold areas the leaves might die back in winter but it is pushed aside when the new leaves emerge in spring.

The combination of Bulbine abyssinica and Felicia amelloides makes a stunning display for most of the year.

Distribution and habitat

Bulbine abyssinica occurs from the Eastern Cape, through KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, Lesotho, Free State, North-West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and further north to Ethiopia. It favours rocky grassland and shallow soil overlying rock, but can also be found in woodland and along seepage areas. It frequently forms small colonies.

Owing to its wide distribution, this species is suitable for cultivation throughout the summer rainfall region. It is both frost and drought tolerant and can cope with a wide range of temperatures.

For the best effect, plant Bushy Bulbines in full sun together with other hardy, drought tolerant plants. Although it can tolerate regular watering, it does not require it. A good humus-rich soil will ensure healthy plants that grow fast and flower profusely.

 

Geelkatstert
Very hardy
Sun
Water wise
Evergreen
Fast
Spring
Yellow
Upright
Loam
<30cm
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Drakensberg, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, North West
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Yes
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