About

A colourful Ixia bulb, rising from underground storage organs. Seasonal flowers provide colour in blue tones. A worthy choice, 'Blue Bird' adds character.

About the genus

Ixia are cormous perennials with narrowly-linear leaves and colourful, star-shaped flowers carried on wiry stems

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.

Care notes

CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.