Overview
Ixia mixed is a upright, clump-forming bulbs in the genus Ixia, part of the Iridaceae family, with narrow, linear foliage. Ixia mixed 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 mixed is a cultivar of Ixia, a genus of perennial plants in the Iridaceae family that grow from corms and have long, narrow leaves. This upright, clump-forming cultivar produces vibrant, star-shaped flowers on slender stems during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders and containers, Ixia mixed is hardy in the UK to H4 and is best planted at the correct depth for optimal growth.
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 mixed 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 mixed
- 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 mixed?
Ixia mixed prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ixia mixed need?
Ixia mixed grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ixia mixed hardy in the UK?
Ixia mixed 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 mixed?
Corm division, seed.
More in the Ixia genus
- Ixia curta
- Ixia latifoliabroad-leaved corn lily
- Ixia maculatageelkalossie
- Ixia polystachya
- Ixia 'Mabel'corn lily 'Mabel'
- Ixia 'Marquette'
- Ixia aurea
- Ixia longituda