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Veltheimia — Bulbs

Veltheimia

Full sun, light watering — frost tender — shelter over winter.

Photograph of Veltheimia
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Plant out
May
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Difficulty
Demanding
Hardiness
H2
Season
winter
Height
10–50 cm
Spacing
50 cm
Pets
Safe around pets

Growing notes

Grows to 0.1-0.5 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart. At its best in winter.

Safe around pets

The bulb acts as a strong laxative if eaten, so plant it out of reach of small children and do not eat it.

→ NHS 111, or your GP.

Veltheimia — Bulbs