Planting and Growing sword lily 'Ruby'
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
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| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water sword lily 'Ruby'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sword lily 'Ruby'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sword lily 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sword lily 'Ruby'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sword lily 'Ruby'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sword lily 'Ruby'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune sword lily 'Ruby'?
Remove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally
Learn more →How to Propagate sword lily 'Ruby'?
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by separating cormlets when dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant sword lily 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Care for sword lily 'Ruby' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant sword lily 'Ruby'?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant corms 10-16cm deep in spring. If the soil is not perfectly-drained, plant the corms on a bed of sand. Provide a winter mulch in cold areas
Learn more →How to Repot sword lily 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sword lily 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to corm rot and grey moulds (botrytis)
Pests
May be susceptible to gladiolus thrip, aphids and slugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sword lily 'Ruby'
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]