A cormous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with an upright growing habit and green, pleated, blade-like foliage. Strong, arching purple flower stems produce burnt orange tubular flowers with a red strip and touch of gold on the lower petals, from summer through until the autumn
1-1.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Corms should be planted in moderately fertile, humus rich soil approximately 10cm deep and 7.5–10cm apart in groups to form clumps. Water if it is a dry season as a lack of water reduces flowering. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well
Propagate by division in early spring when clumps become congested or Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring
May be susceptible to red spider mite
Generally disease-free