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Veltheimia bracteata

by Johan Wentzel

Veltheimia bracteata
Common Name
Forest Lily
Plant Type
Bulb
Veltheimia bracteata is a hardy, semi-deciduous, clump-forming, bulbous plant with beautiful, wavy, glossy, dark green leaves and spectacular spikes of pink or yellow Aloe-type flowers. Plant in light shade.
Plant Description

Veltheimia bracteata is a hardy, semi-deciduous, clump-forming, bulbous plant with beautiful, wavy, glossy, dark green leaves and spectacular spikes of pink or yellow Aloe-type flowers.

Veltheimia bracteata requires semi-shade and well-drained soil. Plant in groups to make a spectacular display. They thrive in containers.

Afrikaanse Naam
Sandlelie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early spring
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Eastern Cape
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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