Ixia Duck Egg Blue (3 Bulbs)
Ixia viridiflora var.amethystinaIxia Amethyst, also known as Duck Egg Blue or Turquoise Ixia. Is a rare and eye-catching spring-flowering bulb prized for its luminous blue star-shaped blooms. Flowering in late spring. Tall stems rise above fine grass-like foliage, creating beautiful movement and making an excellent cut flower.
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Ixia Duck Egg Blue (3 Bulbs)
Ixia Amethyst, also known as Duck Egg Blue or Turquoise Ixia. Is a rare and eye-catching spring-flowering bulb prized for its luminous blue star-shaped blooms. Flowering in late spring. Tall stems rise above fine grass-like foliage, creating beautiful movement and making an excellent cut flower. Well suited to Australia’s warmer climates, it thrives in full sun and free-draining soil. Bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials. Slow to increase and highly sought after, this striking plant is ideal for borders, drifts or containers and rewards patience with an unforgettable display.
Ixia is easy to grow and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Plant bulbs directly where they’re to flower, spacing them 5–10cm apart and planting 5cm deep with the pointed tip facing up, then water well. Keep soil lightly moist as shoots emerge, watering during the growing season only when the soil begins to dry. Flowering occurs in around 120–150 days, with tall stems ideal for cutting. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed next season’s blooms, and leave bulbs in the ground to naturalise.
