About
Has upright, sword-shaped leaves up to 70cm long. In mid- to late summer it bears a succession of pink, open funnel-shaped flowers about 2cm across in one-sided spikes on wiry stems.
About the genus
Tritonia are cormous perennials with linear leaves in two ranks, and few-flowered spikes of cup-shaped to funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSouth Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Provide a deep, dry, winter mulch and avoid excessive wet
PruningCut back faded flower spikes and allow foliage to die down naturally
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in heat as soon as ripe, or remove offsets when dormant
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free