Sandersonia is a monotypic genus of rhizomatous plant, belonging to the family Colchicaceae, the single species Sandersonia aurantiaca being native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces) and Eswatini (Swaziland). Sandersonia Aurantiaca plants are known for their gorgeous seasonal blooming and make beautiful cut flowers that last for weeks. The profusion of fantastical golden flowers makes growing Sandersonia quite rewarding for many gardeners. - Size - Leaves - Roots - Flowers - Habitat What Is a Sandersonia?
Sandersonia aurantiaca (Christmas Bells) World of Flowering Plants
Sandersonia aurantiaca is an erect or suberect, deciduous, summer-growing geophyte reaching up to 1 m high, and the genus contains just one species. The subterranean storage organ or rootstock is a fairly deep-seated, stoloniferous corm consisting of two swollen, jointed lobes. Sandersonia aurantiaca Common Name (s): Chinese-lantern Lily Christmas Bells Phonetic Spelling san-der-SON-ee-a aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh Description This lovely orange/yellow lantern or bell shaped flower needs support to climb; prefers well-drained soil; stem length is directly related to tuber size. Blooms late spring early summer. AM-PM sun Sandersonia (san-der-SON-ee-a) Info Species aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh) Info Synonym Sun Exposure Unknown - Tell us Foliage Unknown - Tell us Height Unknown - Tell us Spacing Unknown - Tell us Hardiness Unknown - Tell us Danger Unknown - Tell us Bloom Color Unknown - Tell us Bloom Time Unknown - Tell us Other Details Category Unknown - Tell us Sandersonia aurantiaca is a slender-stemmed perennial climber that can reach up to 30 inches (76 cm). The leaves are lance-shaped and medium green in color. Flowers are bell-shaped and bright orange and appear in late spring and summer. Advertisements Hardiness USDA hardiness zone 9a to 10b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
Sandersonia aurantiaca (Christmas Bells) World of Flowering Plants
Height: 24 to 30 inches (60 to 75 cm). Native: Southern Africa. Growing Region: Zones 5 to 10. As a perennial in zones 9 and 10. Flowers: Summer. Flower Details: Yellow, orange. Lantern shaped Foliage: Lanceolate. Sow Outside: 1/8 inch (3 mm). Following the last frost. Spacing 12 inches (30 cm). Sow Inside: Soak seeds for one day. Sandersonia is a genus with a single species, Sandersonia aurantiaca, that is a member of the Colchicaceae family and endemic to South Africa. It grows in damp grassland, on forests margins in the eastern areas of South Africa. Sandersonia aurantiaca Chinese lantern lily A tender perennial climber grown from tubers to a height of 75cm. Green stems carry sparse lance-shaped green leaves 10cm long - some with tendrils at the ends. Pendulous bright orange bell shaped flowers are borne in summer Other common names Christmas bells Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now < > Sandersonia is a monotypic genus of rhizomatous plant, belonging to the family Colchicaceae, the single species Sandersonia aurantiaca being native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces) and Eswatini (Swaziland).
Sandersonia aurantiaca Chinese Lantern Lily, Christmas Bells World
Sandersonia is a plant genus native to South Africa of the family Colchicaceae.It has only one species, Sandersonia aurantiaca.It is also called Christmas bells, Golden lily of the valley or Chinese lantern lily.S. aurantiaca is a perennial plant and a climber that can reach abmklönjoijpjohoh30 in) height. The flowers are yellow or orange. Sandersonia is a rhizomatous plant genus native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces) and Swaziland, part of the family Colchicaceae. It has only one species, Sandersonia aurantiaca. It is also called Christmas bells, golden lily of the valley or Chinese lantern lily or Chinese lantern bulb S. aurantiaca is a perennial plant and a climber that can reach.
Sandersonia aurantiaca is native to South Africa, but is cultivated all over the world for the cut-flower market. In the mid 90s, it was New Zealand's most second-most important export cut flower. Due to its flowers lasting up to 2 or 3 weeks in a vase, Sandersonia aurantiaca is used in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. 1. Introduction Sandersonia, also known as 'Christmas Bells' or 'Chinese lantern lily', has distinctive orange lantern-shaped flowers on the top third of the stem and bright green lanceolate leaves on straight wiry stems about 50-100 cm long.
Sandersonia aurantiaca Wildflower Nursery
Sandersonia aurantiaca Hook., also known as Christmas bells or the Chinese lantern lily, is a monotypic species (related to Gloriosa) which is endemic to southern Africa. The delicate, long-Iasting flowers have a vase life of 2 to 3 weeks. Sandersonia. Sandersonia aurantiaca Hook. First published in Bot. Mag. 79: t. 4716 (1853) This species is accepted The native range of this species is E. Cape Prov. to Eswatini. It is a bulbous geophyte or helophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome. Taxonomy.
