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Products > Albuca nelsonii   Albuca nelsonii - Natal Albuca    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bulb Family: Hyacinthaceae (~Amaryllidaceae) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 3-4 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Albuca nelsonii (Natal Albuca) - A large evergreen bulb from Natal, South Africa with deep green lanceolate and fleshy leaves to 3' tall. Flowers rise above foliage on slender 4 to 5 foot tall stalks. The white flowers are tubular and point upward with a green rib. Does well in half day sun or light shade. Requires only occasional irrigation in coastal gardens. Hardy to at least 26° but recommended for near frost free gardens. Our plants from seed received from Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden in 1989.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]