Bulbine 'Orange'

It multiplies rapidly – prune when untidy. For best results it should be planted in well-drained soil preferably enriched with compost. The dead flower heads should be removed to encourage further flowering. These plants prefer full sun, but they will also grow in semi-shade for part of the day. Although it will grow indoors, it requires maximum light. ¹

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Orange is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Planting Orange in sandy and loamy soil with a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Propagation is from seed, cuttings or either division of clumps, and should be done in spring. Once the seedlings have four leaves and the cuttings have a well-formed root system, they can be transplanted. ¹

As Orange is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

The genus name Bulbine comes from the Latin word bulbus meaning an onion or bulb, which is misleading, as this plant does not have a bulbous base ¹.

¹ Bulbine frutescens

² Bulbinella and Bulbine