Details
- Bulb Size
- 5/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 25 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Mixed
- Flowering Time
- July
- August
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Needs Winter Protection
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Cutting
- Small Garden & Balcony
Sparaxis Tricolor Choice Mixture
M5851
Description
Also referred to as the ‘Harlequin Flower’, Sparaxis is renowned for its distinctive patchwork patterning. Bright petals surround a contrasting, geometric star shape, boldly emblazoned at the centre.
This Sparaxis ‘Tricolour Choice Mixture’ brings together a flamboyant selection of these brilliant blooms. Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit for prolific performance, these tender cormous perennials are ideal for summer container displays and growing under glass.
Sparaxis also make delightful, long lasting cut flowers – display this colourful assortment in a delightful rainbow bunch, or showcase each individual stem in a row of single bud vases.
Care Guide
South African native Sparaxis thrive in a sunny location, in well-drained, fertile soil.
Plant bulbs 7.5cm deep, spaced 10cm apart in the soil in late spring. Water immediately after planting and regularly throughout the growing season, especially during spells of dry weather.
Grow in large groups for best effect. The late summer flowers are excellent for cutting.
Remove spent flowers, allowing foliage to die back naturally in autumn and discontinue watering until the following spring.
Bulbs require protection from severe frost and cold, drying winds. Mulch the soil surface with organic matter in winter.
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Yellow
B3594
Non-Stop 'Yellow' Begonias are excellent for adding vivid colour to your summer displays. Bearing masses of radiant yellow blooms that can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. Our begonias flower for months on end, from May until at least September, Non-Stop Begonias are perfect for both beginners and the more experienced gardener.
Begonias thrive best in light soil which is rich in leaf-mould, in a position in part shade where the layered flowers shimmer as they catch the light. Start in March or April, preferably in a cold frame or greenhouse.
Because of their compact size and continuous bloom cycle, Non-Stop Begonias are perfect for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets. They can reach a flowering height of between 15-20 cm.
de Jager's Non-Stop 'Yellow' Begonia tubers are top quality, top size and really make a huge difference in terms of flowering.
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Special Mixture
M6168
A brilliant blaze of glowing amber, canary yellow, and bold crimson, this specially selected assortment of large-flowering Crocosmia provides extraordinary ornamental value throughout the season.
Early in the summer, blades of upright, sword-like foliage give rise to wands of nib-like buds on wiry stems. These little buds unfurl into open, starry blooms full of vibrant colour, proving a magnet for pollinators. In the autumn, the petals fall and leave attractive, rounded, dark orange seedpods.
Appealing at every stage of their development, these Crocosmia Large Flowering Special Mixture will spread rapidly into dramatic drifts amongst borders and are a striking statement for large patio containers.
- Delivery
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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