Typically available from late winter to spring. Check with your local store for current availability.
Spring and summer bring tall spikes bearing multiple crimson red, freesia-like flowers that bloom atop green, strap-like leaves. Grows from corms in an upright, open habit. Good background addition to your mixed flower beds or containers. Stop by one of our locations to see our full selection of seasonal bulbs!
Plant with Grevillea
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 4' tall, 1'-2' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
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Water Needs: Moderate
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USDA Zone: 6a
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Growth Habit: Open, Upright
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Flower for Cutting, Showy Flowers
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Plant bulbs in well draining soil along with a sprinkle bulb fertilizer. Should be planted 5"-6" deep at a rate of about 6 bulbs per square foot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Cut foliage back after it turns yellow. Bulbs can either be left to spread naturally or dug up and divided by hand. Store bulbs in a dark, dry, cool place until ready for planting.
