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No Quibble GuaranteeHow to grow Bulbine
Imposing, unusual and dramatic, Urginea are a diverse family, most originate in dry arid areas of Europe and western Asia, seen growing in rocky coastal areas.
Urginea Maritima is a hardy Mediterranean giant, also known as Sea Squill and is often seen growing on shallow stony soils.
A rosette of leathery, green leaves with a blue tinge, each up to a meter long starts to develop in late autumn and winter and stays green through the colder months. The long, sword-shaped foliage acts as a fantastic plinth for several, fascinating, thick, upright flower stalks that start to appear in summer. By the time these stalks have grown to their full height, the foliage has totally died back.
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Where & when to plant Bulbine
Bulbine are best planted in a well-drained, loam-based soil within a neutral or alkaline PH balance. They are best positioned in a sheltered area that receives full sun. Bulbine are well suited to being planted in containers as well as city, courtyard, coastal, cottage and informal style gardens.
How to plant Bulbine
You may wish to amend the planting area with grit or compost before planting to improve drainage.
What to plant with Urginea
Urginea are imposing plants, creating a dramatic statement when planted alone, creating quite an impressive clump when they have naturalised.
However, when grown amongst grasses or interspersed Allium they look incredible.
When choosing companion plants, think about the growing conditions that are preferred by each plant. Maybe grow Urginia maritima with Allium Forelock, Moly or Hair – the almost globe-like spheres of blooms will hover above the foliage but will have faded by the time the Urginea flowers have fully developed so will not detract from the spectacle.
Whether grown in borders or containers, the period when the foliage is absent could be filled with a low growing, evergreen carpet of Delosperma Suntropics Purple, Copper or Red, which become covered with bright almost neon coloured daisy-like flowers from spring until the first frosts.
