Xela's Garden
Harlequin flower
Genus: Sparaxis.
Species: Sparaxis.
Botanical Name:
Sparaxis tricolor
Genus:
Sparaxis
Species:
S. tricolor ~ S. tricolor is a bulbous perennial with star shaped flowers of orange, red, white, yellow and copper on a delicate stem in spring.
Cultivation:
Plant in a pot and keep under glass in filtered sun. Pot with well-drained soil and water freely during growth. Overly wet soils in winter can cause bulbs to rot.
Suggested uses:
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Full Sun
Aspect: South, East, West
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness: Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Specific pest(s): Slugs & Snails
Pruning: Remove faded flowers and foliage as required.
Propagation method(s): Division
Skill rating: Advanced
Maintenance hours / year: 2
[Source:www.shootgardening.co.uk/sitePlant.php?plantid=3082&name=sparaxis-tricolor ]
