Tigridia
peacock tiger flower Tigridia
A bulbous perennial with lance-shaped leaves up to 50cm long, and orange, pink, red, yellow or white flowers up to 15cm across, with three petals and contrasting central markings, produced in succession in summer
Classification
Common Names: peacock tiger flower Tigridia
Family:
Variety: pavonia
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Bulb
Propagation: Seed
Hardiness:
Flowering Season:
1-1.5m full sun Tigridia pavonia is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It prefers a sheltered position in full sun, in sandy but fertile soil. As it is only hardy to 5 °C (41 °F), in colder areas bulbs should be lifted and stored throughout the winter months.[7]
Tigridia pavonia
Seed from RHS . pavonia is a bulbous perennial with lance-shaped leaves up to 50cm long, and orange, pink, red, yellow or white flowers up to 15cm across, with three petals and contrasting central markings, produced in succession in summer other names flower of Tigris Mexican shell flower 1–1.5 metres
Classification
Common Names: Tigridia pavonia
Family:
Variety:
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Bulb
Propagation: Seed
Hardiness: Tender H7 - H10 (+0)
Flowering Season: Summer to autumn
Plant 10cm deep. Outdoors grow in well-drained, preferably sandy, fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas lift after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at about 10C. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand. Keep dry when dormant and repot each spring
2023-04-02: sow Tigridia