Sparaxis elegans coccineus
Sparaxis elegans and its derivatives are easily distinguished by their black (or dark purple) base of the petals ornated with 2 small yellow spots. Easy to grow in open ground and in pots, multiplies freely by seed. 'Coccinea' is close to S. elegans type, but now with dark red petals.
The genus
Sparaxis, a south african iridaceae, is close to Freesia , but more hardy and easier to use as a garden plant. The flowers come in a wide range of colour combinations during April and early May. Multiplies by means of seed and numerous stem bulbils. Can be grown in pots, but is most at ease in wild rockeries and weedy borders. As the flowers open in the sun, choose a well exposed position.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Red
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Wild prairies - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 4-4), 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. 1-1), July (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 4-4), April (sem. 1-4)