A high-yielding first early cultivar. The thick stems are deep red at the base, passing to light green with red flecks; flesh is green
1-1.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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This cultivar was bred for forcing but also performs very well outside. The colour will be better when forced. Can be susceptible to frost
Lift crowns between autumn and early spring (usually in November). Use a spade to divide the crown into sections each retaining a portion of the rhizome (thickened root) and at least one growing point. Sections from the outer part are better than the centres of old plants. Discard any old or decayed parts of the crown. Replant straight away or wrap in damp sacking until ready to plant
Allow the foliage to die back naturally in autumn then cut away the old leaves to expose the growing points to winter cold
May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm, swift moth caterpillar, and to slugs and snails on young growth
May be susceptible to honey fungus, downy mildews, grey moulds, crown rot and virus diseases
