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Bulbine bulbosa (Bulbine lily)

Other names: Golden lily , Leek lily , Wild onion, Yellow onion weed, Native leek

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Species
B. bulbosa is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, cormous, evergreen perennial with fleshy, narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and upright racemes of fragrant, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.8 m 0.5 m 5-10 years
2 ft 1 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, sandy loam in a sunny, sheltered site. Tolerates poor soil. Mulch heavily in winter where temperatures fall below 0C. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Flower Arranging, Drought Tolerant, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Australia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks and any frost-damaged foliage.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite

Glasshouse whitefly

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Sow seed

Harden off seedlings grown under cover

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Remove faded flowers

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