Ixia
Ixia have attractive, sword-shaped foliage and masses of dainty, star-shaped flowers. Also known as the African Corn Lily.
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Giant
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Also known as ‘wand flowers’, Ixia ‘Giant’ brings a magical touch with clusters of twinkling, starry, ivory-white flowers embellished with purple-maroon hearts. As its name suggests, this variety bears particularly sizeable blooms on tall stems.
Native to South Africa, these tender corms are gratifying and easy to grow – simply offer protection from frost and plant on free-draining soil in plenty of sunshine.
‘Giant’ is ideal for patio planters, where the pretty blooms can be admired up close and moved to a sheltered location over winter. Renowned for their superiority as cut flowers, Ixia have an excellent vase life for delightful floral arrangements.
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Mabel
M5698
Ixia Mabel dazzles with vibrant, deep pink blooms, evoking whimsical elegance in any garden. These striking flowers, with star-shaped petals, bloom profusely, creating a breathtaking tapestry of colour.
Ideal for sunny borders and containers, Ixia Mabel thrives in well-drained soil and adds a splash of vivacious charm to floral arrangements. Their luminous, intense hue captures the essence of summer, enticing butterflies and garden enthusiasts alike.
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Rainbow Choice Mixture
M5692
Containing a wonderful variety of brilliant colours, our Ixia ‘Rainbow Choice Mixture’ is a carefully selected assortment of jewel-like tones. With a collection of ruby red, magenta pink, canary yellow and pearlescent white, your garden will come alive with colour during the early summer months.
Each bi-coloured bloom is accented by a striking, contrasting eye. Borne in ample clusters, the starry flowers of Ixia have the illusion of floating in mid-air thanks to their delicate, wiry stems.
Excellent for cutting, this collection of sparkling blooms provides a well-balanced blend of colours for marvellous floral arrangements and bouquets.
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