Sparaxis Harlequin Mixed - bulbs

Sparaxis tricolor 'Harlequin Mixed'

APPEARANCE : & Vibrant flowering bulbous plant native to South Africa. Six-petalled cup-shaped flowers in bright colours, often with contrast centres. Slender stems and grassy leaves.
USE IN: Plant below deciduous trees, in rockeries, or group closely in pots for bright spring flowering colour. Suited to mass planting, borders and pots.
CLIMATE: Frost free to semi-arid, subtropical

PLANTING: Sapraxis thrive in free draining good quality soil. Prepare clay soil using a clay-breaker and add well composted manure or mulch to help with drainage. Add grit or gravel to your planting holes if your soil is heavy, or plant up into containers. Plant bulbs with the narrow end facing upward, cover with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature. Late Summer - early Winter is the best time for a showy spring display. Bulbs prefer an open sunny location or filtered sun in warmer climates.
CARE: Once planted, water the soil to set the bulb in place. An occasional light watering is all that's needed until the first flowers appear. Water and feed weekly or if the soil becomes dry, give a good deep water. Once flowering is finished leave plants to die back, it's not the prettiest sight but don't be tempted to trim the yellowing foliage. If grown through lawns, wait at least 6 weeks after flowering has finished before mowing. The nutrients are being drawn back into the bulbs for next year. When the bulbs die back completely remove spent foliage and leave in place for next season.

 Contains 10 bulbs.

 

WHEN TO PLANT	DEPTH	SPACING	HEIGHT	FLOWERING
Early autumn/winter	3-5cm	8-10cm	20-40cm	Late winter - mid Spring