Ixia Mix (30 Bulbs)

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Pack Size: 30 Bulbs

30 Bulbs

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Product Description

Ixia Mix (30 Bulbs)

Ixia MixIxia Mix (Ixia spp.) is a vibrant collection of star-shaped blooms in a range of cheerful shades including pink, purple, yellow, and white. Also known as African corn lilies, these delicate-looking yet hardy flowers are ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Their upright stems and vivid colours bring movement and brilliance to any summer garden.
Planting Instructions:
When to plant: Spring after the risk of frost, or autumn in mild climatesWhere to plant: Full sun in well-drained soilHow to plant: Plant corms 5–8cm deep and 6–10cm apart, pointed end upAftercare: Water regularly during growth. In colder areas, lift corms after flowering and store in a dry, frost-free place.
Pack contains: 30 corms, bulb size 5/+
CAUTION: Ornamental corms are not edible and can be a skin irritant.

Specs & Details

Established height: 40-60cm
Established spread: 5-10cm
Plant spacing: 100 bulbs per m²
Life cycle: Annual
Habit: Upright

Features

Perfect for Pots
Thrives Full Sun

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

When should I plant Ixia bulbs in the UK?

Ixia corms are best planted in spring, once the risk of hard frost has passed, for summer flowers. In colder areas, start them in pots under frost-free protection and move them outside once conditions are warmer.

Where is the best place to grow Ixia?

Ixia needs full sun, shelter and very well-drained soil. It is a good choice for a warm border, gravel garden or patio pot, but it is unlikely to thrive in cold, exposed or winter-wet ground.

Why has my Ixia not grown or flowered?

Ixia can struggle if the corms are planted into cold, wet soil or do not receive enough sun. Give them warmth, good drainage and water sparingly until shoots or flower spikes appear, then water more regularly while they are growing.

Can I grow Ixia in pots?

Yes. Growing Ixia in pots is often the most reliable option in the UK, as the container can be kept in a sunny, sheltered place and moved under cover in cold or very wet weather. Use free-draining compost and a pot with drainage holes.

Do Ixia corms need lifting for winter?

Yes, in most parts of the UK. Once the foliage has died back, lift the corms, allow them to dry and store them somewhere dry and frost-free until spring. In very mild, frost-free gardens with excellent drainage, they may survive outside.