purple glory-of-the-sun

Plant bulbs 10cm deep in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in leaf. Reduce water after flowering and keep almost dry when dormant in summer. Pot on every two years, in autumn

No pruning required

Propagate by offsets in autumn prior to repotting

Generally pest free

Generally disease free