Tritonia mix - 10 bulbs
They're dainty but they pack a big punch - plant in a pot to enjoy them up close. These little bulbs will bloom brightly and smell sweetly right through spring. Grows on stony clay in its natural habitat, where it dries out in summer, which is ideal for many of our climates!
Read our Top Ten Tips on growing bulbs; and see step by step photos of how to plant bulbs.
orange image: Ton Rulkens; pink images: peganum cropped to size.
Tritonia crocata - flame freesia
DESCRIPTION: Small bulb plant related to Ixia, with highly scented freesia-like flowers and grassy leaves. Mix of shades.
USE IN: Plant in rockeries and sheltered dry borders, or group closely in pots for bright spring flowering colour.
PLANTING: Tritonia thrive in sunny spots in light, sandy, free draining 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. Cover soil with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature and protect against cold.
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 in dry spells during flowering. 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. 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.
CLIMATE: May survive a light frost if well-mulched
|
WHEN TO PLANT |
DEPTH |
SPACING |
HEIGHT |
FLOWERING |
| now | 5cm | 10cm | 30-40cm | spring |
| Plants For State | ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,VIC |
|---|---|
| In Stock | NOW |
