Planting Time: Autumn March- May

Aspect: Prefer full sun but tolerates very light shade for part of the day.

Soil: Almost any well drained soil. Richer soils give better quality blooms.

Depth & Spacing: Plant pointy end up 7-10 cm apart and 5 cm deep.

Fertilizer: A little complete fertilizer at planting and after flowering.

Watering: Water after planting. Keep moist until foilage starts to die.

After flowering Care: Remove spent flower stems unless you want plants to set seed and self sow. Can be left in ground for years undisturbed.

Trouble Shooting: Nothing specific.