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Tritonia gladiolaris | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Tritonia gladiolaris

Tritonia gladiolaris

Genus: Tritonia
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

A cormous perennial to 50cm tall, forming a tuft of sword-shaped leaves. In spring, slender spikes of 5-15, funnel-shaped, cream or pale yellow flowers are produced

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, plant 10cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light. As the leaves wither after flowering, reduce water gradually to ensure a warm, dry dormancy. When new growth appears increase watering; in full growth water freely. Repot annually

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by removing offsets while dormant

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years