Tritonia undulata

Tritonia undulata

Family: Iridaceae

It has cream to pale yellow or pink long tubed flowers with a red or purple center and red markings. The leaves have undulate and crisped margins. It flowers late spring to early summer.

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: Paarl. Harvest: March 2025