Blandfordia
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Blandfordia, commonly known as Christmas bells, is a striking Australian native perennial bulb” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Days to maturity: 180-365 days (flowers typically appear in second or third year from bulb)” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade in hot climates” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Water: Moderate watering during growing season; reduce water in dormancy.” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Soil pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Thrives in zones 9-11; can be grown in cooler zones in containers” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Spacing: 12 inches” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“Tall spikes (up to 3-4 feet) emerge with tubular bell-shaped flowers” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
“grow slowly from seed” — Blandfordia spp. (Christmas bells) - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference
“Common Pests Bulb scale mite (Steneotarsonemus) Ensure excellent drainage and air circulation; remove infected bulbs; treat with horticultural oil if needed Snails and slugs Remove by hand; use copper barriers; maintain dry surface conditions; apply organic slug bait if necessary Spider mites I” — How to Grow Blandfordia — LizPlants
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian