Ixia
Ixia have attractive, sword-shaped foliage and masses of dainty, star-shaped flowers. Also known as the African Corn Lily.
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Giant
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Also known as ‘wand flowers’, Ixia ‘Giant’ brings a magical touch with clusters of twinkling, starry, ivory-white flowers embellished with purple-maroon hearts. As its name suggests, this variety bears particularly sizeable blooms on tall stems.
Native to South Africa, these tender corms are gratifying and easy to grow – simply offer protection from frost and plant on free-draining soil in plenty of sunshine.
‘Giant’ is ideal for patio planters, where the pretty blooms can be admired up close and moved to a sheltered location over winter. Renowned for their superiority as cut flowers, Ixia have an excellent vase life for delightful floral arrangements.
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Mabel
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Ixia Mabel dazzles with vibrant, deep pink blooms, evoking whimsical elegance in any garden. These striking flowers, with star-shaped petals, bloom profusely, creating a breathtaking tapestry of colour.
Ideal for sunny borders and containers, Ixia Mabel thrives in well-drained soil and adds a splash of vivacious charm to floral arrangements. Their luminous, intense hue captures the essence of summer, enticing butterflies and garden enthusiasts alike.
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Marquette
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Ixia Marquette enchants with unique sulphur-yellow petals encircling a captivating violet centre. These exquisite blossoms emerge in late spring, illuminating gardens with their unusual and dramatic contrast. The slender, arching stems add an elegant touch, making them perfect for garden borders and striking floral displays.
As sunlight dances on their petals, Ixia Marquette’s vibrant colours evoke joy and inspire gardeners to embrace this extraordinary beauty.
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Venus
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Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, the gorgeous blooms of Ixia ‘Venus’ are sure to steal your heart. Delivering a burst of glorious, vivid colour, lipstick magenta petals centre around a contrasting, plum-purple heart. The flowers float in generous clusters on wiry, almost invisible stems. Originating from Africa, these tender corms prefer free-draining soil in a warm, frost-free location.
This variety is perfect for rock gardens, edging sunny borders, and filling patio container displays. Ixia ‘Venus’ makes a wonderful cut flower, bringing a touch of romance to the room with its long-lasting, fuchsia pink blooms.
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Rainbow Choice Mixture
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Containing a wonderful variety of brilliant colours, our Ixia ‘Rainbow Choice Mixture’ is a carefully selected assortment of jewel-like tones. With a collection of ruby red, magenta pink, canary yellow and pearlescent white, your garden will come alive with colour during the early summer months.
Each bi-coloured bloom is accented by a striking, contrasting eye. Borne in ample clusters, the starry flowers of Ixia have the illusion of floating in mid-air thanks to their delicate, wiry stems.
Excellent for cutting, this collection of sparkling blooms provides a well-balanced blend of colours for marvellous floral arrangements and bouquets.