Guide to growing Bulbinella
Members of the Bulbinella genus are half or full hardy perennial that reach an height of 30 to 60cm, have grass like leaves and flower in the late winter to early spring.
They carry very small yellow star shaped on long stalks. Latin names include Bulbinella frutescens.
How to grow Bulbinella
If planning to grow Bulbinella outdoors from the off it is best to sow out the seed in the autumn, simply cover the seeds; if you are growing from roots then these should be placed just below the soil surface. When growing Bulbinella seedlings indoor first, it is best to start them out in spring. They take around 2 weeks to three months to germinate at a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius. The seedlings of Bulbinella should be grown indoors for two years before transplanting into a sunny or partially shaded area of the garden in the spring. They should be spaced approximately 40cm apart and like to have a acidic soil that is rich and moist.
Caring for Bulbinella in the garden
Bulbinella do not require much looking after once established, needing just an occasional water in prolonged dry spells of summer. Dead Bulbinella tissue should be removed after flowering has finished.