About
Moraea huttonii, Hutton's Cape tulip, is a summer-flowering cormous perennial to 1 m producing long, narrow, semi-erect leaves and sturdy stems bearing a succession of aromatic, iris-like flowers to 7 cm across, marked with brown near the centre. A handsome and rewarding bulb for a sunny, well-drained, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Moraea are cormous perennials from South Africa with linear, sword-shaped or cylindrical leaves and clusters of short-lived, iris-like flowers in late spring or summer. Grown in sunny, well-drained, frost-free positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.