About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers. 'Tim' is valued in garden settings.

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

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil