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Tritonia disticha subsp rubrolucens

Delicate spikes of soft rose pink, lily-like trumpet flowers on tall wiry stems.

Flowering period:  July to September.
Growing conditions:  Sun and good drainage in good quality soil or pots.
Special note:  Vigorous. Divide congested clumps of corms in autumn or early spring and replant newly-formed ones. Best kept dry in winter or mulched.
Typical mature height:  32 inches ( 81 cms )
Hardiness:  Half-hardy. Should withstand mild UK winters.

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