Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 5/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 60 cm
- Colour
- Blacks & Deep Shades
- Flowering Time
- June
- July
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
Dichelostemma Ida-Maia
M5291
Description
Unusual and exotic Dichelostemma ‘Ida-Maia’ is a wonderful plant to bring punchy colour and interesting texture to the front of a garden border or large feature container. Loose clusters of tubular crimson flowers with reflexed, lime-green tips and a ruffle of cream, dangle from stems up to 60cm tall.
Known as the ‘Californian Firecracker’, this surprisingly hardy plant thrives in a sunny position and is tolerant of poor soils, making it a brilliant choice for prairie planting and dry, gravel gardens.
Dichelostemma ‘Ida-Maia’ flowers appear during June and July and are highly attractive to bees and pollinators.
Care Guide
An unusual plant producing umbels of tubular flowers on strong stems.
Plant 5 cm deep, 10 cm apart. Prefers a sheltered sunny spot in well-drained soil.
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T1134
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- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
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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