Tigridia at Crocus
by Diane - February 15th, 2013.Filed under: Crocus.
Tigridia pavonia ‘Lilacea’ (tiger flower) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: pink Hardiness: frost tender The creamy yellow throat and innermost petals of these rich pink flowers are heavily spotted with deep plum, so they mix particularly well with softer pink tones, pale lavenders and purples. They will also offer a striking contrast to plants with silver foliage. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.
Tigridia pavonia ‘Alba Grandiflora’ (tiger flower) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: white with plum freckles Hardiness: frost tender Fans of pleated, lance-shaped leaves form attractive clumps, which are crowned with raspberry spotted, creamy-white flowers that can reach up to 15cm in diameter. For best effect plant them in groups of 5 or more, or leave them undisturbed to form large clusters. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.
Tigridia pavonia ‘Aurea’ (tiger flower) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, preferably sandy soil or loam-less potting compost Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellow with brownish red flecks Hardiness: frost tender A profusion of golden-yellow flowers, each with a red-spotted eye, appear on the upright branching stems. Each flower is relatively short-lived, but as they tend to open one after the other, the display usually lasts for several weeks. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10cm deep and 25cm apart In cold areas lift the bulb after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at a temperature of about 10°C Tigridias grown in pots can be kept in the compost and overwintered under glass.