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Indigenous Bulbs

Albuca altissima

by Johan Wentzel

Albuca altissima

Albuca altissima
Botanical Name
Albuca altissima
Common Name
Candlelabrum lily
Plant Type
Bulb
This majestic plant with its yellow flowers does well in sun and semi-shade but must be kept on the dry side. Interplant with small grasses.

Albuca fastigiata

Albuca fastigiata
Botanical Name
Albuca fastigiata
Common Name
Large spreading white albuca
Plant Type
Bulb
Albuca fastigiata is an erect bulbous herb that can reach heights of up to 900m. It is quite easily grown and is a beautiful feature specimen in any garden with its bright green leaves and white flowers. It has few enemies

Albuca nelsonii

Albuca nelsonii
Botanical Name
Albuca nelsonii
Common Name
Candlelabrum lily
Plant Type
Bulb
Albuca nelsonii is quite a majestic plant for a rockery, even when not in flower. The white and green flowers also last very long. It blendfs very well with grasses.

Albuca setosa

Albuca setosa
Botanical Name
Albuca setosa
Common Name
Small white albuca
Plant Type
Bulb
Although quite small, the white flowers are a welcome site on a rockery, especially if interplanted with small grasses.

Albuca shawii

Albuca shawii
Botanical Name
Albuca shawii
Common Name
Lantern flower
Plant Type
Bulb
A worthwhile garden subject for sun or semi-shade. Plant in a grassland garden amongst small grasses where the bell-like nodding yellow flowers appear above the grass.

Ammocharis coranica

Ammocharis coranica
Botanical Name
Ammocharis coranica
Common Name
Ground lily
Plant Type
Bulb
Ammocharis coranica is a beautiful bulb that prefers a sunny position and well drained soil. Treat it as a succulent. It is very slow-growing.

Androcymbium striatum

Androcymbium striatum
Botanical Name
Androcymbium striatum
Common Name
Pyjama flower
Plant Type
Bulb
A very unusual plant for a damp spot. It is very happy amongst grasses.

Babiana bainsei (hypogea)

Babiana bainsei (hypogea)
Botanical Name
Babiana bainsei (hypogea)
Plant Type
Bulb
The sweetly scented flowers of Babiana bainsei are borne almost at ground level and together with the pleated leaves make for an unusual display.

Boophane disticha

Boophane disticha
Botanical Name
Boophane disticha
Common Name
Poison bulb
Plant Type
Bulb
Boophane disticha is a very hardy, deciduous plant with a huge bulb above ground. The large red flower head appears in early spring before the leaves. It is very slow-growing.

Brunsvigia grandiflora

Brunsvigia grandiflora
Botanical Name
Brunsvigia grandiflora
Common Name
Giant Candelabra Flower
Plant Type
Bulb
The Giant Candelabra is really a "must see" in the wild. The inflorescence can easily reach one metre with a diameter of 80cm.
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