Mexican Shellflower Bulbs

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Quick Overview

A close relative of the iris, this plant produces 3-petaled, 3" to 4" flowers in a mix of clear colors, with striking spotted centers. (Tigridia pavonia)

Bulb Size

9/+ cm

Item Size

Bag of 25 - Bulb Size: 9/+ cm

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Details

SKU	GBULB25
Botanical Name	Tigridia pavonia
Common Name	Mexican Shellflower
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Annual
Primary Flower Color	Mixed
Bloom Time	Mid to late summer
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Bulb Spacing	9 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Season	Spring, Summer
Planting Depth	Plant 2" to 3" deep
Estimated Mature Height	12-18" tall
Bulb Size	9/+ cm
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Containers, Showy Flowers
Additional Advantages	Hardy in zones 9-10

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Description

The large flowers of Mexican Shell Flower are stunning with their unusual shape and clear, bright colors. Native to Mexico, this iris relative is a wonderful addition to any garden.

Reviews

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4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (3)
Healthy (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Garden (3)
Outdoors (3)
Patio (3)
Pool area (3)

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1/19/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic addition to your yard***

By BOO Boo

from Boise Idaho

These are real showy, Your neighbors will be envious of your yard! Easy to grow**

8/27/2010

5.0

These are my new favorite flower!

By Mrs. P

from Somerset, Ma

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Fragrant
Large Bulb Size
Low Maintenance
Pest Resistant
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Blooms only last a day
Short Bloom Time

Best Uses

Border Control
Containers
Cut Flowers
Large Areas
Raised Beds

These flowers are truly magnificent. Friends tell me I could win a prize for a picture of one!

4/24/2010

5.0

What a head turner!

By Northwest Girl.

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Hardy
Healthy
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors
Patio
Pool Area

I fell in love with this plant. Each bloom lasts for a day or so but if you plant in large clusters there is always a striking blaze of color. My neighbors ask about this one all of the time.

4/24/2010

4.0

When You Need Exotic Eye Catching Color!

By The Garden Lady

from Mountlake Terrace, WA

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Attractive
Colorful
Exotic
Hardy
Healthy
Unique
Unusual

Cons

Slow to naturalize

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors
Patio
Pool Area
Sun

Summer Blooming. Just feed at the end of spring and end of summer with a good organic bulb fertilizer and water well in the heat of summer. People who walk by often comment on their beauty and ask me what they are. Enjoy!!

4/24/2010

5.0

Appreciative flower heads

By Stilly

from Riverside, CA

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Attractive
Healthy
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Clumped near a walkway
Garden
Outdoors
Patio
Pool Area

Once planted you just water and wait. They will pop up and grow to about 24" tall or a bit higher and then start blooming. Sadly they would only bloom one or two a day so I never got the full effect, but they are nice to have right by the door so when you go out in the morning they are there to greet you with the speckeled centers and unique appearance. Keep them watered and they will come back.

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