Overview
Ixia aurea is a upright, clump-forming bulbs in the genus Ixia, part of the Iridaceae family, with narrow, linear foliage. Ixia aurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders and containers.
About
Ixia aurea is a cultivar of Ixia, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and have long, narrow leaves. This cultivar forms upright clumps and produces vibrant, star-shaped flowers on slender stems in spring. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, Ixia aurea is suitable for borders and containers and can be propagated by corm division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ixia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ixia aurea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Upright, clump-forming
- Foliage
- Narrow, linear
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ixia aurea
- Propagation
- Corm division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ixia aurea?
Ixia aurea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ixia aurea need?
Ixia aurea grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ixia aurea hardy in the UK?
Ixia aurea has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ixia aurea?
Corm division, seed.
More in the Ixia genus
- Ixia curta
- Ixia latifoliabroad-leaved corn lily
- Ixia maculatageelkalossie
- Ixia mixed
- Ixia polystachya
- Ixia 'Mabel'corn lily 'Mabel'
- Ixia 'Marquette'
- Ixia longituda