Tritonia disticha subsp. rubrolucens
pink montbretia
T. disticha subsp. rubrolucens has upright, sword-shaped leaves up to 70cm long. In mid- to late summer it bears a succession of pink, open funnel-shaped flowers about 2cm across in one-sided spikes on wiry stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Provide a deep, dry, winter mulch and avoid excessive wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in heat as soon as ripe, or remove offsets when dormant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back faded flower spikes and allow foliage to die down naturally
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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