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Bulbine frutescens Medicus

Common name: Stalked bulbine

Have your garden blooming with this hardy, drought-tolerant succulent.

-1 to -5°C
Good Cut Flowers

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A rare and unusual South African succulent with wide-spreading, dense clumps of fleshy, leaves. Bulbine frutescens 'Medicus' is a close relative and very similar to Aloe, producing intriguing, evergreen, long, thin succulent foliage. The bushy clumps create excellent weed-suppressing groundcover. Long-stalked spikes appear in late summer, each holding unique buds with a green stripe. In autumn the buds open to reveal orange and yellow starry flowers. Native to South Africa, Bulbine frutescens is often kept on a windowsill to enable quick access to the clear, jelly-like fluid that comes from a cut leaf. This is used as a salve, and is said to soothe burns, rashes, blisters and insect bites or stings, hence another common name is Burn Jelly Plant. A rhizomatous perennial, Bulbine frutescens will happily thrive in coastal areas, and prefers to be grown in well-drained soil in a sunny spot - although it can cope with partial shade. Plants are drought tolerant once established and reach a height of 50cm with a spread of up to 1.5m A half-hardy, evergreen perennial which needs some protection from frost so is ideal for a container which can be relocated during colder weather.
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Key Information
Latin Name Bulbine frutescens Medicus 1.5 litre pot
Common Name Stalked bulbine
Hardiness H3 (-1 to -5°C)
Colour Orange
Type Perennial
Format 1.5 Litre Pots
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.50
Spread in Maturity (m) 1.50
Soil Conditions Loam
Aspect South-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for cutting Yes
Good for groundcover Yes

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