Brunsvigia striata 'Oorlogskloof'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | |||
| Autumn | Pink | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
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