Shire Wild Bulbs and Nursery
Amaryllidaceae Brunsvigia

Brunsvigia

Also known as Tumbleweeds or Candelabra flowers, Brunsvigias are one of the most spectacular of all South African bulbs.  They have striking pink flowers on long pedicels, and the leaves are large and attractive. About 20 species in total, both winter and summer growing species require a very well-drained sandy medium, and if grown in a pot, with a good layer of well-decomposed compost at the bottom. Water with well-spaced intervals during their growing period (soil should dry out between watering), and keep dry during their dormant period. All species enjoy a lot of sun.

 

Name Brunsvigia bosmaniae

Brunsvigia_bosmaniae_shire wild bulbs 

Common name March lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses Brunsvigia grandiflora                    
 

  

Name  Brunsvigia grandiflora                   

 Brunsvigia grandiflora shire bulbs

Common name Giant Candelabra Flower
African name isichwe (x)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 80cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers March
Medicinal uses

Bulbs used in traditional medicine
to soothe and heal wounds,
particularly after circumcision.

 

Name Brunsvigia gregaria                        

 Brunsvigia gregaria shire bulbs

Common name Gregarious Candelabra Flower     
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  
 

 

Name Brunsvigia litoralis                           

 Brunsvigia litoralis Shire Wild bulb nursery

Common name Giant coastal Candelabra Flower    
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 60cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  

 

Name  Brunsvigia marginata                     

 Brunsvigia marginata shire bulbs

Common name  Scarlet Candelabra Flower          
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 35cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  
 

  

Name Brunsvigia orientalis                        

 Brunsvigi orientalis shire indigenous bulbs

Common name  Cape Candelabra Flower            
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 45cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Brunsvigia pulchra                           

 Brunsvigia pulchra shire indigenous bulbs

Common name Kammiesberg Brunsvigia             
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements semi shade
Flowers May
Medicinal uses  
 

 

Name Brunsvigia radulosa                          

 Brunsvigia radulosa indigenous bullbs

Common name Bad driving Lily 
African name lilula (sw)
D/E deeciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 50cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers January
Medicinal uses

Bulb is used to seal leaking clay
pots. Used in traditional medice
to straighten bones of children,
treat barrenness in women and
ease birth.

 

  

Name Brunsvigia striata                             

 Brunsvigia striata shire indigenous bulbs

Common name Small Candelabra Flower           
African name  
D/E

deciduous

Rainfall winter
Height 30cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  

  

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Shade Code

FS -  full sun
SS -  semi shade
S -    shade

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