Dichelostemma ida-maia — Firecracker flower ,
The "firecracker flower" because of its loose umbel with unusual bright red tubular flowers carried on a 70cm tall stem, which may need some staking during flowering time. Beware of excess humidity during the summer resting period.
The genus
A Californian genus close toTriteleia and Brodiaea. Late in development and flowering, but therefore quite hardy. Humidity during the dormancy period will cause rotting of the basal plate.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Themidaceae
- Common name :Firecracker flower ,
- Native to :E.U. (N. Californie, Oregon)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Cream, Red
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
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)
Flowering :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1)