Flowers. Photo from R. V. Roger

Foliage. Photo from R. V. Roger

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Tritonia crocata 'Bridal Veil'

Tritonia is derived from the Greek "triton" ("weathercock"), which refers to the stamens in the various species, which change direction.

Common Name

Blazing Star and Montbretia

Soil

Well-drained Sand or Chalk

Sun Aspect

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist. When the leaves begin to go brown, withold watering and let the corms go into the resting state.

Plant Type

Perennial Corm

Height x Spread in feet

9 inches x 16 inches

Foliage

The stiff, pointed, sword-shaped leaves are held in a basal fan and are shorter than the flower spike.

Flower Colour in Month(s). Seed

White flowers are erect and bowl-shaped, 1.5 inches in diameter, in May-June.

Comment

"Tritonia is a small genus of corms from South Africa. Bright flowers are arranged along wiry stems, borne above the grassy foliage. These make a lovely cut flower. The varieties listed in this Gallery are from winter growing regions and so are best cultivated in pots in a frost free situation." from R.V. Roger.

This corm has "pure white bowl-shaped flowers." from R.V. Roger.

This is suitable for hanging baskets in the summer and in coldframes for the rest of the year where they can be protected from the frost below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants will withstand a few degrees of frost, but not prolonged cold temperatures. Plant 2 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Can be grown outside in the Channel Islands in sandy soil in bold groups of 25 or more in one place in a rock garden. Moisture is needed in early spring, with none needed after the foliage dies back in late summer, so that the corms ripen. In the wild of Cape Province in South Africa, they are found growing in grassy areas where there is considerable moisture during the growing season, followed by a drier period. Great cut flowers, as they are long-lasting.

Available from R. V. Roger.