one-leaf Cape tulip

Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun with midday shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn

No pruning necessary

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a coldframe in spring, or separate offsets when dormant

Generally pest free

Generally disease free