Tritonia pallida (100 seeds)

Tritonia pallida (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae

Common name: Long tube Pale Triton.

Growing to 50 cm, it has broad leaves that are sometimes dry at flowering in spring. The creamy white, occasionally pale lilac, flowers have a long tube (up to 65 mm).

Sowing instructions: 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: Barrydale. Harvest: January 2025