About

A colourful bulb, reaching 10-40cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers. 'Gary Hammer' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

A genus of bulbous perennial herbs native to Madagascar, parts of Africa and India with mottled silver and green fleshy lance-shaped foliage and bright pink and green, drooping flowers

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