Details
- Bulb Size
- 9/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 45 cm
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- July
- August
- Planting Time
- March
- April
- May
- Growing
- Lift After Flowering Season
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
- Small Garden & Balcony
Tigridia Alba Grandilflora
M6795
Description
The exquisite blooms of Tigrida ‘Alba Grandiflora’ flaunt three broad, pure white outer petals encompassing an intricate, cup-shaped centre of burgundy speckles. Also referred to as the Mexican Shell, Peacock or Tiger Flower, Tigrida are noted for their showy blooms and mesmerising markings.
Much like Daylilies, each individual Tigrida ‘Alba Grandiflora’ flower opens in full splendour for one day before fading, to be immediately replaced by a fresh flush the following morning. This continual production of new buds makes for a long-lasting, vigorous, plentiful display.
Over winter these half-hardy bulbs in a frost-free location for an encore performance next season.
Care Guide
Semi-hardy Tigridia should ideally be started off indoors, in a greenhouse in spring. Plant the bulbs in pots of multi-purpose compost with added grit at a depth of 7.5cm below the soil.
Grow undercover for the entire season, or plant out in late spring into a bed of fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Known as Mexican shell flowers, Tigridia look wonderful in groups, providing a colourful summer show.
Provide consistent watering throughout the growing period, ensuring the soil stays moderately moist. Allow the soil to dry out once flowering has finished, before lifting the bulbs in autumn and storing over winter in a frost-free place.
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Tricolor Choice Mixture
M5851
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.
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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.
UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland £ 5.95 - Reviews
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