Carbeth Plants - 60 x Ixia Spotlight White Spring Bulbs

• IXIA BULBS MIX The Ixia bulb collection, this garden plant commonly known as the African Corn Lily is native to South Africa and comes in a variety of colours including pink, red, purple, white, yellow and apricot. These easy to grow half hardy Summer flowering herbaceous perennials are all loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies. This type of garden flower blooms in Summer and is great for height in the garden growing up to 50cm.
• HOW TO PLANT IXIA Plant these garden bulbs during the Spring after winter frost, from May onwards in fertile, well draining soil in full sun but they can cope in partial shade. These corms should be planted about 1015 cm deep and 15 cm apart, with the slightly pointed end upwards and roots downwards. After planting, water well and keep bulbs moist, but avoid water logging the soil. They may need staking or netting to prevent them from blowing over. Inserting canes while planting helps avoid damaging the corms.
• PLANTING POSITION These bulbs are great for growing in flower beds and garden borders or also in patio pots. Due to their taller nature they look great when planted in mixed flower displays along with Alliums, Kniphofia. Ixia will continue to grow each year with little maintenance and can be used as cut flowers allowing you to enjoy them in your home and garden. For Winter protection, mulch them deeply with 67cm of compost to give them insulation from late Autumn.
• EASY TO STORE If you are not ready to plant bulbs now, then store them in a cool, dry, frost free, well ventilated location. A garage, shed, loft or cupboard are ideal. Open the paper bag to allow air to circulate round but leave the bulbs in their bags until ready to plant. Just make sure mice or other rodents can’t get access to them. Keep an eye on your bulbs while in storage, if they are showing signs of going soft, it's best to get them planted before they deteriorate any further.

Add a burst of colour and elegance to your summer garden with Ixia bulbs, also known as African Corn Lilies. These striking, upright flowers produce star-shaped blooms in a variety of vibrant shades including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Their slender stems and delicate petals make them a favourite for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Native to South Africa, Ixia thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, flowering from late spring to early summer. Ideal for cottage gardens, Mediterranean-style borders, or adding flair to patio pots, these bulbs are easy to grow and highly rewarding. They're also bee and butterfly-friendly, supporting pollinators while providing visual impact.