visionspictures.com A tender, cormous perennial to 40cm tall, with narrowly linear mid-green leaves. In early spring and summer, wiry, branched stems bear bright pink flowers to 6cm across; the flowers are good for cutting
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep, 5-8cm apart in autumn. Grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light, with low to moderate humidity. Water sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks until foliage begins to die back. Lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant
Propagate by seed or by separating offsets when dormant in late summer
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free