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Veltheimia bracteata

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Veltheimia bracteata Forest Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette, Upright

Description:
Hardy, deciduous bulb with large, green, wavy, fleshy leaves that form in a rosette and spectacular upright pink flowers in Winter and Spring. Great for containers and garden beds for a colourful display. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 30cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Africa

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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