Ixia 'Venus' - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Tubular Corn-lily 'Venus' (Ixia paniculata) produces attractive, purple-red flowers from May to June. It prefers a well-drained, loose soil in a sunny position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and grows up to 15 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

Spread
South Africa.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
Dug up tubers and bulbs of non-hardy perennials can be overwintered in a dry, dark and above all frost-free place.

Flower
The purple-red, star-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging, balcony/patio