
Lachenalia Sweet Soldier Boys
his captivating spring-flowering bulb produces slender, tubular flowers that change colour from soft green to warm peach as they mature, creating a dynamic and charming display. Flowering in spring, the compact blooms rise above fresh, strap-like foliage, making it ideal for borders, rockeries, or container plantings.
Thriving in well-drained soil, it prefers full sun to part shade and benefits from a sheltered position to protect its delicate blooms. Its small, compact habit makes it perfect for naturalising or grouping in clusters for maximum visual impact.
Low maintenance and reliable, it returns year after year, gradually multiplying to enhance garden displays. The subtle colour transitions add an element of surprise and elegance, while the slender flowers attract pollinators and bring vitality to early-season gardens.
Perfect for gardeners seeking refined colour, movement, and playful charm, this plant combines versatility, beauty, and year-after-year performance in spring displays.
Attributes
Product Code
LHMSS
Genus
Lachenalia
Species
Mutabilis
Botanical Name
Lachenalia mutabilis
Height
15-40cm
Width
5-20cm
Flower Timing
Winter to Spring
Seasonality
Winter catalogue
Climate
Cool to Mediterranean
Pot size
Na
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Full Sun to Semi Shade
Water needs
1
Supplied as
Bulbs



