Bulbinella barkerae is a striking perennial geophyte native to South Africa, recognized for its tall, elegant flower spikes adorned with numerous star-shaped blooms.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate some afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Moderate during growth, dry in dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings in spring/summer. Reduce to almost none in autumn/winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Can withstand light frosts when dormant.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer during the active growth period.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Bulbinella barkerae moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter, providing only enough to keep the bulbs from desiccating. Ensure good drainage to prevent rot, especially in cooler months.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and encourage further flowering or bulb development. Cut back any yellowing or dead foliage in late summer or autumn once it has naturally senesced.
This helps maintain plant health and tidiness.
Bulbinella barkerae can be propagated by offsets or by seed. Offsets can be carefully separated from the parent bulb during repotting in late summer or early autumn.
Sow seeds in autumn or early spring in well-draining compost, keeping them moist and cool.
Repot Bulbinella barkerae every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become overcrowded. The best time to repot is in late summer or early autumn, just as new growth begins.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a sandy loam or a mix suitable for bulbs.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Bulbinella |
| Species | Bulbinella barkerae |
Similar in genus Bulbinella
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