Tritonia is a gorgeous flower with cup-shaped blooms. This indigenous gem can be used as a cut flower to spark joy in your home.
Family name: Iridaceae
Common name: blazing star, garden montbretia
Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time; April to May
Flowering time: October to November
Active growth time: June to September
Dormancy time: January to March
Lifting time: January
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Corm
Mature height: 30cm
Planting depth: 4cm
Planting spacing: 8cm
Lowest temperature: 0°C
Watering frequency: Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn’t rained.
Position and soil: Loosen the soil to about 20cm and add compost. Add soil if necessary. You may also plant in containers. Mulch with compost.