Brunsvigia striata 'Oorlogskloof'

RHS Plant Profile
candelabra lily 'Oorlogskloof'
Plants for pollinators
Bulbs

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant bulbs only just below the soil surface with the neck protruding above the soil, when dormant, in moderately fertile, light, free-draining soil; extra grit can be added to improve drainage. Keep on the dry side when dormant in summer perhaps watering only once a month. Will do best when baked in full sun and with shelter from harsh frosts

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or in the spring. Alternatively remove offsets in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Bedding
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to bulb damage by large narcissus bulb fly. May also be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free