RHS Lachenalia 'Rupert'
'Rupert' is a bulbous perennial, up to 30cm high, growing from autumn to spring, with long fleshy green leaves, spotted above with maroon-brown. From late winter to spring, spotted stems with spikes of tubular, pale blue-lilac flowers with pale pink-purple tips appear
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Plant bulbs 10cm deep: in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in full light in peat-free, loam-based potting compost. Water moderately as growth starts, water freely when in full growth (adding a balanced fertilizer every fortnight), and reduce watering as the leaves fade, then keep dry until fresh growth starts. In frost-free areas with dry summers, grow in full sun in well-drained soil in a rock garden or among low shrubs
Propagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C as soon as it is ripe, or by division, removing bulblets from dormant plants and repotting or replanting straightaway
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free