Overview
Tritonia 'Lynette' is a bushy bulbs in the genus Tritonia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tritonia 'Lynette' 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 'Lynette' is a bushy cultivar of the Tritonia genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with linear leaves arranged in two ranks. This deciduous plant produces spikes of cup-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south or west, growing best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage settings, as well as patios and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
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 'Lynette' 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 'Lynette'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tritonia 'Lynette'?
Tritonia 'Lynette' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tritonia 'Lynette' need?
Tritonia 'Lynette' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tritonia 'Lynette' hardy in the UK?
Tritonia 'Lynette' 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 'Lynette'?
Seed, offsets.