Chasmanthe bicolor
The base of the tube is yellow and the tepals are orange. In spite of a restricted distribution in its natural habitat, it is easy to grow in the whole Mediterranean area.
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 (Cap)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Orange
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :100-150 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-4)