Albuca shawii

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Shaw's albucaBulb, DeciduousFamily: Asparagaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Albuca are bulbous perennials with narrow leaves and racemes of yellow or white flowers in summer. They hail from southern Africa.

From Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, Albuca shawii, or Shaw's albuca, is an unusual plant with nodding bright yellow, green-striped, almond-scented flowers in summer. The fine, aromatic foliage has a slight liquorice aroma when stroked or crushed.

Plant Albuca shawii bulbs in spring, ideally in a pot, as the plants are not reliably hardy in UK winters. Incorporate plenty of grit into the compost, as plants need good drainage, and grow in a sunny spot. Lift and store the bulbs over winter before replanting in spring. Alternatively, grow plants from seed.

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Albuca ‘Shawii’ and wildlife

Albuca ‘Shawii’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Albuca ‘Shawii’ poisonous?

Albuca ‘Shawii’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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