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Veltheimia capensis


Sand Lily, Forest Lily




Origin:  South Africa.
Family
Hyacinthaceae
Genus
Veltheimia
Species
capensis
Category
Bulbs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2
Temperature (°C)
2 - 4
Temperature (°F)
35 - 40
Height
10 - 50 cm
Spread
10 - 50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
Cultivation
Grown in sandy, moist soil with full sun exposure.
Pests
No serious problems.
Flower Description
Large clusters of tube-like, pink dotted flowers that grow downward.
Propagation
By seed.
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