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Cyrcanthus flanaganii

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Yellow Dobo Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Cyrtanthus flanaganii is a small bulbous perennial that reaches a height of about 200mm tall. This specimen is ideal for a mixed border or planting in groups in a garden bed, it attracts pollinating insects and butterflies to the garden.
Plant Description

Cyrtanthus flanaganii is a small bulbous perennial that reaches a height of about 200mm. The bulb is 30mm in diameter with a neck of 110mm long, its leaves are about 200x20mm large with blunt tips. The flowers are 4-7 carried in a group of inflorescence with a flattish stem. The flowers are yellow about 40-55mm long and borne between August and January, they are scented. It is hardy and frost tolerant.

Cyrtanthus flanaganii, a very floriferous bulb, is ideal for a mixed border or planting in groups in a garden bed, it attracts pollinating insects and butterflies to the garden.

Afrikaanse Naam
Geeldobolelie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Marshes or wet cliffs
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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