Lachenalia purpureo Caerulea Autumn favourites

Lachenalia purpureo Caerulea Autumn favouritesA bulbous perennial for a really sheltered position, well drained and in full sun. Between leathery succulent leaves rise strong stalks encircled with white, pink tipped bells with protruding stamens. The flowers turn to a purple mauve colour as they age. A native of South Africa and endangered in its native habitat this plant needs protection from prolonged deep frosts. Plant deep in a well drained sunny sheltered site and mulch. Alternatively, grow

raised here with what we think are the deepest of the red tones

you can order plants to be sent directly to a recipient as a gift

bright yellow semi double flowers over large mid green divided leaves that form a lovely mound

Order the plants as usual and add a gift message at the check out stage or call us to place an order

mulch over winter

Having the most delicate suffused pink/white flowers on short stems

A particularly attractive dwarf evergreen sub-shrub

From mid to late summer appear strong stems emeging from a large rosette of strap like leaves

Totally hardy in the ground or in pots

Perfect in a large terracotta pot or a sunny sheltered site outdoors

but no feed after July

grow in container and keep dry and frost free over winter