Overview
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' is a bushy bulbs in the genus Tritonia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' is a bushy, deciduous perennial cultivar from the Iridaceae family. Like other Tritonia, it grows from corms and features linear leaves arranged in two ranks. In spring, it produces spikes of cup-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soil, preferring a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for city gardens, coastal areas, patios, and flower borders.
About the genus
Tritonia is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family first described as a genus in 1802. They are naturally distributed across southern Africa, with a high concentration of species in Cape Province of western South Africa. The genus is closely related to the genus Ixia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tritonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine'?
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' need?
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' hardy in the UK?
Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine' 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 Tritonia crocata 'Tangerine'?
Seed, offsets.