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Lachenalia Collection

Lachenalia is a genus of beautiful flowering plants native to South Africa, known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia arbuthnotiae W.F. Barker (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia arbuthnotiae W.F. Barker (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia arbuthnotiae W.F. Barker (Hyacinth), 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia unifolia Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia unifolia Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia unifolia Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Cape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes

Cape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Plant that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. Showing the plant as a whole with bulb and roots, flower with open petals. With inscription

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia

Lachenalia
LLM457332 Lachenalia by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lachenalia. Illustration for Familiar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia mutabilis

Lachenalia mutabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Opal flower, Lachenalia aloides var. aloides

Opal flower, Lachenalia aloides var. aloides (Lachenalia luteola). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Cape cowslip, Lachenalia bulbifera

Cape cowslip, Lachenalia bulbifera (Lachenalia pendula tricolor). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Plain-leaved self-coloured lachenalia, Lachenalia unicolor

Plain-leaved self-coloured lachenalia, Lachenalia unicolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia pallida

Lachenalia pallida (Glossy leaved lachenalia, Lachenalia lucida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Spotted leaved orchis-like lachenalia, Lachenalia orchioides

Spotted leaved orchis-like lachenalia, Lachenalia orchioides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Background imageLachenalia Collection: Lachenalia Tricolor

Lachenalia Tricolor
Three-Coloured Lachenalia or Cape Cowslip



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Lachenalia is a genus of beautiful flowering plants native to South Africa, known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes. These stunning bulbs produce clusters of tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink that brighten up any garden or indoor space, and are easy to grow and require minimal care, making them perfect for beginner gardeners or busy plant enthusiasts. With proper sunlight and well-draining soil, these charming plants will thrive and bloom year after year. Whether planted in pots or directly in the ground, lachenalias add a pop of color and elegance to any landscape. Bring a touch of South African beauty into your home with these delightful lachenalia bulbs.