About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with upright stems with strap-shaped leaves. It produces bright flowers.

About the genus

Triteleia are cormous perennials with linear basal leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped flowers opening as the leaves die down

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil in sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceBasal rot in wet soil