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Bulbine 'Hallmark'

Bulbinefrutescens

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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bulbine (BUL-bin-ee)
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Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Aliso Viejo, California

Long Beach, California

Ridgemark, California

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Bradenton, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Eustis, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Lady Lake, Florida

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Naples, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Kihei, Hawaii

Duson, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Corpus Christi, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Georgetown, Texas(2 reports)

Groves, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(3 reports)

Spring Branch, Texas

Willis, Texas

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PeeperKeeper
Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2008 | neutral

Bulbine does well here in zone 8. Some of the shopping centers around here have started using it and it was just beautiful this Spring. ...Read More

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pinecone_ginger
Fort Walton Beach, FL (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

I bought this plant at a farmers market. When I bought it it only had two flower heads and one broke in transport. It got another and I s...Read More

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