Bulbine frutescens 'Avera Sunset Orange' (Stalked Bulbine, Orange Bulbine, Burn Jelly Plant) — upright spikes of star-shaped, brilliant orange blossoms with fluffy yellow stamens, blooming from spring into autumn. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, full sun — needs maximum direct sunlight to keep its succulent leaves strong and promote heavy blooming.
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Product features
Botanical name: Bulbine frutescens 'Avera Sunset Orange'
Common name: Stalked Bulbine, Orange Bulbine, Burn Jelly Plant, Snake Flower
Height: 30cm to 40cm
Spread: 40cm to 60cm
Foliage: Linear, fleshy, bright green cylindrical leaves resembling Aloe vera
Flower: Upright spikes of star-shaped orange blossoms with fluffy yellow stamens, spring to autumn
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies, and native pollinators
Soil Type: Sharply drained, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, exceptional once established
Hardy: Borderline (tender, USDA 9-11) — tolerates brief drops to -7°C if kept dry
Position: Full sun — hot, baked, open aspect
Evergreen: Yes, if protected from hard frost
Suitable for: Patio containers, Mediterranean rock gardens, gravel beds
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — needs maximum direct sunlight for strong leaves and heavy blooming
Aspect: South- or west-facing, hot and sun-baked
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile, sandy or gravelly soil
Drainage: Sharply well-drained — fleshy roots rot in cold, wet winter conditions
Watering: Water regularly in summer; keep almost dry in winter
Foliage protection: Protect from frost — grow in pots to move indoors for winter
Deadheading: Snip spent flower spikes to the base for continuous blooms
Fertiliser: Light balanced liquid feed once or twice in peak summer
Propagation: Divide rhizomatous root clumps in spring, or take stem cuttings in summer
