Babiana stricta
"Baboon flower"
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Description
Babiana stricta carries a number of titles for such a small flower. It’s been called the Baboon Flower and the Blue Freesia, yet its only link with a baboon would be sharing its native habitat in South Africa with baboons, and when it comes to the blue flower aspect, Babiana stricta is available in several colours including violet blue, magenta, mauve and white now thanks to hybrids and cultivars. The funnel-shaped flowers of Babiana stricta open to around 5 cm (2 inch) in late spring and are easy to grow if planted in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Babiana stricta plants are a great addition to gardens if planted around shrubs, along paths or in among other perennials.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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May need winter cover
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Needs winter protection
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Babiana stricta
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Flower colour
Blue, purple
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Leaf colour
Green
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Bulb size
5/+
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
Tender -
Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Borders
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Other information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2023
You can expect your order in March 2023Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2023
You can expect your order in April 2023Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2023
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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