Overview
Moraea ochroleuca is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Moraea, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Moraea ochroleuca grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants and wall side borders.
About
Moraea ochroleuca is a cultivar of the Moraea genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with long, narrow leaves that can be sword-shaped or rolled. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H3. Often used in patios, containers, and wall-side borders, it flowers briefly in spring and is propagated by seed or offsets when dormant.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Moraea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Moraea ochroleuca size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Moraea ochroleuca
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets when dormant
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Moraea ochroleuca?
Moraea ochroleuca prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Moraea ochroleuca need?
Moraea ochroleuca grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Moraea ochroleuca hardy in the UK?
Moraea ochroleuca has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Moraea ochroleuca?
Seed, offsets when dormant.
More in the Moraea genus
- Moraea bellendenii
- Moraea ciliata
- Moraea fugax
- Moraea inclinata
- Moraea setifolia
- Moraea simulans
- Moraea vegetabruinuintjie
- Moraea britteniae