Ixia (African Corn Lilies)

Ixias are also known as African Corn Lilies, they are from the same family as the common gladiolus, and the flowers do look like a smaller version of the gladiolus.

Clusters of star-shaped flowers appear among sword-like leaves. Ideal for pots and in border, also make an excellent cut flower. Height 40-45cm.

25 Ixia Rose Emperor - £5.95
Shades of rosy pink

25 Ixia Blue Bird - £5.95
White with a purple blue streak on the outside of the petal

25 Ixia Hogarth - £5.95
Creamy yellow flowers

25 Ixia Yellow Emperor - £5.95
Vivid yellow flowers

25 Ixia Venus - £5.95
Magenta flowers

125 Ixia Collection – 25 each of the above five varieties for £14.85 – Half Price

Please allow 28 days for delivery. Supplied as bulbs.

Image 1 (Main Image) - Ixia Venus
Image 2 (Bottom left) - Ixia Yellow Emperor
Image 3 (Bottom right – clockwise from top left) - Ixia Rose Emperor, Ixia Hogarth and Ixia Blue Bird.

Plant Information

Name: Ixia (African Corn Lilies)

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Well drained soil or a balanced potting compost

Rate of growth/grows to: 40-45cm

Flowering Period: June/July

Flower Colour: Various, as above

Other features: Excellent as cut flowers

Hardiness: Hardy

Origin: Africa

Garden care: Water freely during growing season

Goes well with: Sparaxis, Monarda, Delphiniums, Alliums