Ixia bring a riot of colour to your garden and is a firm favourite for many gardeners.
Family name: Iridaceae
Common name: wand flower
Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: April to May
Flowering time: September to October
Active growth: June to August
Dormancy time: November to April
Lifting time: December
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Corm
Mature height: 60cm
Planting depth: 2cm
Planting spacing: 5cm
Lowest temperature: -2°C
Watering frequency: Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn’t rained.
Position and soil: Plant in well-draining soil. Mulch with compost.