Bulbine 'Yellow'

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. Yellow is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Yellow needs a sandy and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (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

Yellow is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

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