Dietes iridioides

2 Jul, 2009
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Rhizomatous perennial from South Africa growing up to two feet. Moist soil needed when flowering but dry and frost free over winter

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Clarice

Nice one.

2 Jul, 2009

Milky

Andrew that is so pretty........

2 Jul, 2009

Sheilabub

Hi Andrew. Beattie and I are in the process of buying Dietes seeds . . . any tips you can give us, please?

13 Jan, 2011

Andrewr

Sheila - I bought a plant so I can't give much advice about growing from seed (my 'bible' just says sow the seed in autumn or spring).
Once the plant is established, it needs moist conditions during the growing season (it grows beside streams in the wild) but less water in the winter. Do not cut off the old flower stems as these will carry new flowers the following season.
Sorry I can't be of more help

13 Jan, 2011

Sheilabub

Thanks very much for that. We'll enjoy giving it a try, anyway.

14 Jan, 2011

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