Overview
Ixia 'Mabel' is a upright, clump-forming bulbs in the genus Ixia, part of the Iridaceae family, with narrow, linear foliage. Ixia 'Mabel' 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 'Mabel' (corn lily 'Mabel') is an upright, clump-forming perennial from the Iridaceae family. Growing from corms, it features narrow, linear foliage and produces vibrant, star-shaped flowers on slender stems in spring. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with full sun exposure, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. Suitable for borders and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H4 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 'Mabel' 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 'Mabel'
- 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 'Mabel'?
Ixia 'Mabel' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ixia 'Mabel' need?
Ixia 'Mabel' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ixia 'Mabel' hardy in the UK?
Ixia 'Mabel' 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 'Mabel'?
Corm division, seed.
More in the Ixia genus
- Ixia curta
- Ixia latifoliabroad-leaved corn lily
- Ixia maculatageelkalossie
- Ixia mixed
- Ixia polystachya
- Ixia 'Marquette'
- Ixia aurea
- Ixia longituda