About

A showy bulb, reaching 15-60cm, with neat basal foliage. It bears colourful blooms. 'Double Dexter' is valued in garden settings.

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

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil