A bulbous perennial with lance-shaped leaves 5-9cm long and sprays of up to seven hanging, bell-shaped flowers in dark purple-brown, internally and sometimes tipped with bright yellow
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Needs a moderately fertile, very well-drained soil and is intolerant of wet when dormant. Handle the fragile bulbs carefully and plant at four times own depth
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn. Needs exposure to winter cold for germination in spring. Divide offsets in late summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to slugs and lily beetle
Generally disease-free
