Rhodohypoxis baurii hybrid

Small South African bulbs which, when happy, really do flower their socks off for very little return in effort. They do not like it wet in winter (when they are dormant), so we would suggest that you either need very well drained conditions (a raised bed perhaps) or, pot the bulbs into mesh pots which can be planted out into the garden for the summer, and lifted (in their pot) for a dry winter’s rest somewhere dry. The bulbs are naturally small and knobbly – what we send you will still all flower. Unselected for colour, these come in shades of pink, white and red. Pot them into an all purpose compost (they do not want too much lime) 7 bulbs would, through the summer, fill a 4” (10cm) pot, with sun and regular water and with a bit of dead heading they might be in flower for 6 weeks or longer.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Plant into rich but gritty soil 2" (5cm) deep, 1" (2.5cm) apart and best in a pot plunged into sunny soil receiving summer rain. 5 bulbs would, through the summer, fill a 4" (10cm) and with plenty of sun and regular watering with a bit of dead heading they might be in flower for 6 weeks or more. Lift pot, store dry and frost free over the winter.

Plant Details

Flowers     Summer
Height      4" (10cm)