Planting and Growing blood flower
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| 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 blood flower?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blood flower?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blood flower?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for blood flower?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for blood flower?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize blood flower?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune blood flower?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate blood flower?
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe and germinate at 19-24°C. Remove offsets in early spring
Learn more →How to Transplant blood flower?
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Learn more →How to Care for blood flower in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant blood flower?
Plant bulbs in late winter or early spring, with necks at soil level, in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit. Grow under glass in full light with shade from hot sun. Flowering will be prolonged if light levels are reduced when the buds open. Water freely when in growth and apply a dilute balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist when dormant and do not pot on regularly as flowering is best when congested
Learn more →How to Repot blood flower?
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Learn more →How to Harvest blood flower?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of blood flower
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling