Leucocoryne purpurea 'Andes'
A bulbous perennial to 45cm tall, with grass-like basal leaves which smell of garlic; these wither as the flowers open. In spring, clusters of 2-7 funnel-shaped, scented, lilac flowers with orange centres are produced
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
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Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light with good ventilation. When in growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in leaf. Reduce watering and keep almost dry when dormant in summer. Pot on every 2 years in autumn
Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C as soon as ripe, or remove offsets in autumn
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free