Ixia scillaris var. subundulata

Ixia scillaris var. subundulata. Plants 25-50cm high. Often with one to three short branchlets. Leaves sword-shaped – the margins sometimes undulate. Flowers pale or deep pink with dark centre – 7-20 per spike. Sowing: Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand: 2 parts compost: 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded. Locality: Dassenberg. Harvest: December 2023