Romulea hirsuta is a cormous plant which grows to a height of 6–30 cm (2.4–11.8 in) tall.

They are usually pink or red in colour and frequently have darker markings around the yellow cup in the center.

[2] The coppery orange coloured population found growing on mountains between Clanwilliam and Hermanus lack the darker markings around the center.

[4] It is widely distributed in the region, where it is found growing between Clanwilliam and the Agulhas Peninsula.

[2] This species is insect pollinated and is most frequently visited by monkey beetles.