corn lily 'Venus'

corn lily 'Venus' · Pruning

corn lily 'Venus' · Ixia 'Venus'

Under glass, plant corms 10-15cm deep, 5-8cm apart in autumn. Grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No. 2) with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light, with low to moderate humidity. Water sparingly until flower spikes appear, then water freely and apply high potash liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks until foliage begins to die back. Lift corms in autumn and store in dry, frost-free conditions while dormant

Watering: Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed