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Veltheimia
Origin: South Africa
Flower colour: Varies from purple to dark read to light rosa, with green dots.
Flowering period: February - April
Average plant height: 50 centimeters
Planting depth to base of bulb: 5 centimeters
Spacing between bulbs: 15 cm for smaller size bulbs and 25 centimeters for larger sizes
Type of bulb: Bulb
Light requirements: Veltheimia should not be exposed to direct sunlight. At higher temperatures shaded locations are a must. They can survive light frost, but only in locations with no direct early morning sunlight
Applications: In borders and in pots. Veltheimia is suitable as a cut flower. Should not be exposed to frost, and have to grow in above 4 degrees Celsius conditions. Ideal as a pot plant for indoor decoration. Veltheimia is a perennial bulb that does well in shady gardens. Veltheimia functions best if not disturbed or relocated.
Two variations are well known Veltheimia bracteata and Veltheimia capensis.
Veltheimia bracteata was first introduced in 1768, Veltheimia capensis a lot later in 1928. Capensis flowers earlier then bracteata and stays smaller.
