plain harlequin flower
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S. grandiflora is a cormous perennial with leaves up to 30cm long. In spring and summer it produces spikes of funnel-shaped flowers with six reddish-purple petal lobes, on stems up to 45cm tall
Scientific classification
- Species
- plain harlequin flower (Sparaxis grandiflora)
- Genus
- Sparaxis
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plain harlequin flower
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plain harlequin flower
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plain harlequin flower care guide
- Water thoroughly once substrate surface fully dries out completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly once substrate surface fully dries out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-nitrogen dilute potash feed biweekly pre-bloom development
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or remove offsets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in good light but shaded from hot sun. In autumn, plant corms 20cm deep in loam-based potting compost with added sand and leaf mould. Water sparingly when in growth and keep cool; dry off as flowers fade and keep completely dry when dormant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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