Chasmanthe aethiopica
This species has the widest distribution in the wild. Flowers very early and multiplies rapidly in light soils by forming new corms at the end of stolones.
The genus
The unusual irregular shaped corms should be planted in half shaded well sheltered areas where it will thrive with its luxurious light green vegetation. Elegant spikes with original red flowers appear in early spring. The tubular zygomorphic flowers have a characteristic upper petal in the form up a "hood". The leaves will stay green untill early summer when bright red seeds are shed which will readily germinate in the autumn. Naturalises well in coastal areas.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Red
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 2-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3), August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-2), November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-4)