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    • Photo of Geissorhiza splendidissima flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Geissorhiza splendidissima

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 9"-11"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Geissorhiza splendidissima plant details

    Geissorhiza splendidissima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geissorhiza splendidissima

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 9 IN - 11 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geissorhiza splendidissima

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a very beautiful flowering bulb endemic to the area of Nieuwoudtville, along the cape of South Africa. The large, glossy, 1 - 1.5,” deep blue-violet flowers with green-yellow throats & orange anthers stay open during the day. 9” - 11” tall, they are fairly easy to grow as long as you use a sandy potting mix.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Geissorhiza splendidissima plant

    How to Grow Geissorhiza splendidissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 8"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry when dormant
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