Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Orange Red Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | ||||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Tritonia are cormous perennials with linear leaves in two ranks, and few-flowered spikes of cup-shaped to funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light. After flowering, water sparingly until foliage appears; in full growth, water freely. As leaves wither after flowering, gradually reduce water to ensure a warm, dry dormancy. Repot annually
Propagation
Propagate by seed or remove offsets when dormant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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