Overview
Hypoxis colchicifolia is a plant with a herbaceous perennial, clump-forming habit in the genus Hypoxis, part of the Hypoxidaceae family, with linear to lanceolate, basal rosettes foliage. Hypoxis colchicifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and woodland edges.
About
Hypoxis colchicifolia is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Hypoxis genus, known for its clump-forming habit and basal rosettes of linear to lanceolate foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for rock gardens, containers, and woodland edges, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best planted in a well-drained site with watering during establishment. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hypoxis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hypoxis colchicifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear to lanceolate, Basal rosettes
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, Containers, Woodland edges
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypoxis colchicifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hypoxis colchicifolia?
Hypoxis colchicifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypoxis colchicifolia need?
Hypoxis colchicifolia grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist.
Is Hypoxis colchicifolia hardy in the UK?
Hypoxis colchicifolia 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 Hypoxis colchicifolia?
Seed, Division.
