corn lily 'Venus'

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A cormous perennial to 40cm tall, with narrowly linear mid-green leaves. In early spring and summer, wiry stems bear numerous bright pink flowers to 7cm across; the flowers are good for cutting

Scientific classification

Species: corn lily 'Venus' (Ixia 'Venus')
Genus: Ixia
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
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
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Distribution of corn lily 'Venus'

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Culture

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Quick identification of corn lily 'Venus'

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corn lily 'Venus' care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by separating offsets when dormant in late summer

Growing

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

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