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plain harlequin flower

Sparaxis grandiflora

Genus: Sparaxis
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

S. grandiflora is a cormous perennial with leaves up to 30cm long. In spring and summer it produces spikes of funnel-shaped flowers with six reddish-purple petal lobes, on stems up to 45cm tall

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in good light but shaded from hot sun. In autumn, plant corms 20cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sand and leaf mould. Water sparingly when in growth and keep cool; dry off as flowers fade and keep completely dry when dormant

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or remove offsets when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years