Polyxena longituba (Lachenalia longituba) AGM
£1.25 – £12.00
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Description
Pink striped flowers on mass in Autumn.
This is a surprisingly hardy variety that if kept in a free draining soil away from excess water will flower in October. Foliage will then take you through winter with seed heads ripening in early spring produces pearlescent black seeds. Perfect for the alpine rock garden, scree or container.
This late autumn flowering bulb flowers most years in the middle of October.
Hardy if kept in alpine gritty soil.
Flowering: Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy – if grown as above.
Height: 5cm
Spread: 15cm
Common Name:
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Asparagaceae
Foliage: linear
Basic Colour: ( white )
Flower Colour: white / lilac / pink
Natural Flowering: October
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 5cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / rock garden
Usage: ornamental
Pruning: leave to self seed
Tolerates: drought tolerant
Origin: South Africa
Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Planting area | Alpine House, Drought / Sandy, Pots & Troughs, Rock & Scree Garden |
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| Pot Size | 10x bulbs, 1x bulb, 1 x 9cm Pot, 3x 9cm Pots |
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Looking forward to the flowers
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Just started the growing period but looks well and was in good sized pot well packed for delivery.
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Just leaves at the moment, but strong and healthy
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Kathleen B. (verified owner) –
Very small plant but in nice condition. Will look forward to seeing it flower.
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Plant is dormant therefore can not comment at the moment.
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Beautiful plants, Both Luke and Laura were helpful in suggesting this autumn flowering bulb.
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Christine B. (verified owner) –
Healthy plant. Very pleased with it and the service.
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Excellent quality plant as always from this supplier. One flower opened soon after arrival!
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These plants were very dry on receipt – but have pepped up with some water and attention. High hopes for their performing well.
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Thank you for reviewing us, these plants are heading into dormancy, so happy to be on the dry side.
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