GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Lachenalia

Lachenalia ยท Bulb

Hardiness
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Position
Full sun
Height ร— Spread
10โ€“50 cm ร— 0โ€“10 cm
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand; Moist but well-drained or Well-drained; Acid, Alkaline, or Neutral
Flowering
January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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๐Ÿชด Plant out
๐ŸŒธ In flower

Watch out for

Bulb rot: Ensure excellent drainage in gritty compost and avoid overwatering during dormancy.

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or hand-pick at night to protect tender growth.

Vine weevil: Apply systemic insecticide drenches or use nematodes in the growing medium.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and treat with a suitable fungicide if severe.

Leaf scorch: Maintain moderate humidity and avoid placing plants near direct heat sources.

Full guide: gardenwizz.com/plants/lachenalia ยฉ GardenWizz โ€” UK gardening encyclopedia