A spectacular flowering bulb producing pretty heads of tuberous crimson flowers with yellow tips. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Dichelostemma ida-maia
A spectacular flowering bulb producing pretty heads of tuberous crimson flowers with yellow tips
Additional information
| Generic | Dichelostemma |
|---|---|
| Species | ida-maia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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