Overview
Acis tingitana is a clump-forming bulbs in the genus Acis, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear foliage. Acis tingitana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and containers.
About
Acis tingitana, known as Tangier snowflake, is a clump-forming cultivar of the Acis genus, which comprises slender, bulb-forming perennials with elongated leaves and drooping, bell-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers. Acis tingitana flowers in spring and can be propagated by seed or bulb offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Acis tingitana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acis tingitana
- Propagation
- Seed, bulb offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acis tingitana?
Acis tingitana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Acis tingitana need?
Acis tingitana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Acis tingitana hardy in the UK?
Acis tingitana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Acis tingitana?
Seed, bulb offsets.