A bulbous herbaceous perennial with upright, lance-shaped mid green leaves. Arching stems of red-orange flowers with a yellow throat appear from summer until autumn
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Plant 8-10cm deep in spring, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained and preferably sandy soil in full sun or partial shade; if clumps become congested, divide them in early spring. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagate by division of established clumps in spring just before new growth starts
No pruning required, except the removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free