A rare, non-hardy bulbous perennial and a beautiful smaller species, with large umbels of 8-30 light to mid-pink flowers in late summer to mid-autumn. The bulbs are about 4-5 centimetres across and produce 4-6 large, elliptical, leathery, tongue-like leaves, often with attractive red margins, which lie flat on the ground. The leaves appear after flowering, grow through winter and spring and go dormant in summer. It can be grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. Perfect for those interested in bulbs and houseplants and for succulent lovers looking to branch out
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Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres