Overview

Sparaxis auriculata is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Sparaxis, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sparaxis auriculata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.

About

Sparaxis auriculata is a perennial cultivar within the Sparaxis genus, known for growing from corms and producing a tuft of linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. Sparaxis auriculata grows best in well-drained loam soils of any pH and is hardy to UK zone H2. It is suitable for patio and container planting, particularly in Mediterranean-style gardens, with its season of interest in spring.

About the genus

Sparaxis is a genus of flowering plants called the harlequin flowers. It belongs to the iris family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sparaxis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Sparaxis auriculata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sparaxis auriculata

Propagation

Seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, remove offsets when dormant

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions