Orange Stalked Bulbine
Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark'
South African native with narrow, succulent green leaves reminiscent of an Aloe. Long flower stalks rise above the foliage, spring through late summer. Delicate buds have a unique green stripe up the middle, opening to deep orange flower spikes with frilly yellow stamens. This versatile dry climate gem adapts well to humidity and harsh weather. Best planted en masse as a groundcover or in rock gardens.
| Synonym: | Snake Flower |
| Key feature: | Drought Tolerant |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Contemporary |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, can withstand long periods of drought |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 1 - 2 ft. tall, spreading by rhizomes to 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Flower attributes: | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Spring through late summer. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6918 |
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Care Information
Plant in well-drained soil, preferably enriched with compost. As it multiplies rapidly, prune when untidy. Tends to have a short summer dormant period in hot interior climates; remove spent flower heads to encourage fall re-bloom.
History
This Bulbine frutescens cultivar was reportedly selected by Crassula expert Gordon Rowley from seedling plants from seed collected by Harry Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa. Harry Hall (1906-1986), was a Kirstenbosch horticulturist in charge of succulent plants who discovered many South African plants. He is particularly noted for his exploration and discovery within the genus Euphorbia and his name is commemorated in the specific epithets of many succulent plant names. He was awarded a Fellow of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) in 1981.
Lore
Bulbines contain glycoproteins, similar to many aloe species and are touted for similar healing properties as Aloe vera, such as to ease burns, rashes and itches.
South African native with narrow, succulent green leaves reminiscent of an Aloe. Long flower stalks rise above the foliage, spring through late summer. Delicate buds have a unique green stripe up the middle, opening to deep orange flower spikes with frilly yellow stamens. This versatile dry climate gem adapts well to humidity and harsh weather. Best planted en masse as a groundcover or in rock gardens.
Care Information
Plant in well-drained soil, preferably enriched with compost. As it multiplies rapidly, prune when untidy. Tends to have a short summer dormant period in hot interior climates; remove spent flower heads to encourage fall re-bloom.
History
This Bulbine frutescens cultivar was reportedly selected by Crassula expert Gordon Rowley from seedling plants from seed collected by Harry Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa. Harry Hall (1906-1986), was a Kirstenbosch horticulturist in charge of succulent plants who discovered many South African plants. He is particularly noted for his exploration and discovery within the genus Euphorbia and his name is commemorated in the specific epithets of many succulent plant names. He was awarded a Fellow of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) in 1981.
Lore
Bulbines contain glycoproteins, similar to many aloe species and are touted for similar healing properties as Aloe vera, such as to ease burns, rashes and itches.
| Synonym: | Snake Flower |
| Key feature: | Drought Tolerant |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Contemporary |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, can withstand long periods of drought |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 1 - 2 ft. tall, spreading by rhizomes to 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Flower attributes: | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Spring through late summer. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6918 |