Sparaxis elegans - 5 seeds p/pack

Bulb Name & Description

Sparaxis elegans is a cormous plant that can be grown with ease from seed. Grow and nurture unique beauty in your garden. 

Common Name    

Cape buttercup; pale harlequin flower

Family    

Iridaceae

Level of difficulty

Easy   

Indigenous  

Yes 

Edible    

No

Natural Habitat    

Stony, tillite-derived soils 

Planting time    

Late March to May

Mature height    

10-30cm

How to plant

Seeds germinate easily when sown in autumn. Some seedlings may flower within a year, while all will reach flowering size by the second season.

For container growing, use a light, sandy soil mix and keep it moist once germination begins. Allow seedlings to grow until the foliage dies down, then remove the corms from the soil. Separate cormlets by size—those large enough can be replanted to flower, while smaller ones should be grown in rows for another season.

Flowering time    

September to October

Disclaimer

Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets.