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pink montbretia

Tritonia disticha subsp. rubrolucens

Genus: Tritonia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

T. disticha subsp. rubrolucens has upright, sword-shaped leaves up to 70cm long. In mid- to late summer it bears a succession of pink, open funnel-shaped flowers about 2cm across in one-sided spikes on wiry stems

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Provide a deep, dry, winter mulch and avoid excessive wet

Pruning

Cut back faded flower spikes and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in heat as soon as ripe, or remove offsets when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years