Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- All parts of the plant are mildly toxic if ingested. Sap can cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Habranthus are small, bulbous perennials with linear or narrowly strap-shaped leaves and solitary funnel-shaped flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil to Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit, in bright, filtered light. Provide a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing period. Reduce watering in winter but do not allow to become completely dry
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers at 16-18C as soon as ripe. Bulb propagation by the removal of offsets and potting them up separately, may be done in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
no pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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