A half hardy cormous perennial with erect, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of cup-shaped orange or orange-red flowers marked with yellow on the lower lobes 3-4cm across
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light. After flowering, water sparingly until foliage appears; in full growth, water freely. As leaves wither after flowering, gradually reduce water to ensure a warm, dry dormancy. Repot annually
Propagate by seed or remove offsets when dormant
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free