Ideal for GARDEN and CONTAINER PLANTING
This African beauty called Babiana gives you beautiful spikes of color in mid-summer, and they’re hardy into Zone 4. Like miniature gladiolus, the plants have sword-shaped leaves and flowers of deepest blue, rich red and pure white. In general, they are easy to grow in a sunny spot with any reasonably drained soil. They need adequate watering during their winter growing season, but want drier conditions during summer when they are dormant.
- Planting Location: Sun
- Planting: January-May after Frost
- Planting Depth: 2 inch (5 cm)
- Planting Distance: 4 inch (10 cm)
- Flowers In: July-September
- Flowering Height: Approx. 10 inch (25 cm)
How to Grow
Easy to Grow:
1. Select an area with full sun
2. Dig a hole 2 inches (5 cm) deep
3. Place the bulb in the hole, with pointed side up
4. Space bulbs 4 inches (10 cm) apart
5. Cover with soil and water thoroughly
Planting Tips:
Plant in groups of 15 or more, in well-drained soil. Bulbs will benefit from a handful of compost added to the planting holes.
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