Tritonia laxifolia (Common triton)

Other names: Monbretia laxifolia, Tritonia clusiana, Tritonia bracteata, Tritonia bakeri, Flame freesia

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in light, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Lift & store corms in winter or apply a deep, dry mulch. Avoid excessive wet, especially when dormant. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Southern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers spikes. Do not remove leaves until they have completely died down.

Propagation methods

Seed, Offsets

Propagation

Sow seed at 13-16C (55-61F) as soon as ripe. Separate offsets when dormant.

Pests

Diseases

Generally pest-free.

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