green-flowered Cape cowslip

Overwinter under glass. In containers grow in loan-based compost such as John Innes No.2 in full light. Water moderately until in full growth, than water freely, adding a balanced fertiliser every 10-14 days. Reduce watering as the leaves fade, than keep dry until the onset of new growth in the autumn

Remove dead foliage

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, germinate at 13-18°C. Remove bulblets in summer or autumn when dormant before re-potting. Further bulb propagation advice

Aphids, slugs and snails may be a problem

Generally trouble free