Babiana Purple Star

Babiana Purple Star

Care free, colourful flowers.

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Bright, cyclamen purple-pink blooms. The flowers open in clusters on narrow stems. The flower stems are around 15cm tall and bloom for many weeks.

Babiana 'Purple Star' is a water wise bulb that produces long lasting flowers in vibrant, magenta purple. These hardy, bulbs are suitable for borders and mass plantings and can be left in the ground for years. So easy!

Babiana's prefer a full sun to light shade position. Water to establish, then only if rainfall is low. Allow the bulbs to remain relatively dry during dormancy. Protect from heavy frosts.

Originates in South Africa, where they are a favoured food of Baboons, from which their common name is derived; Baboon Flower.


Supplied as: Bulbs

Code

BBHPS

Botantical name

Babiana stricta

Height

10-30cm

Width

5cm

Flowers

Late Spring

Climate

Cool to Mediterranean

Availability

Australia wide

Frost hardiness

Aspect

Full Sun to Light Shade

Supplied as

Bulbs

Size

Water needs

1