
Description
Bring vibrant colour and movement to the garden with Ixia ‘Rainbow Mixed’, a striking blend of pinks, oranges and whites. Often referred to as corn flowers, Ixia are slender, upright bloomers native to South Africa and well suited to Australian conditions, particularly hot, dry areas and free-draining soils.
These hardy bulbs perform beautifully in bulb meadows, garden beds, borders and pots, producing elegant sprays of star-shaped flowers that are excellent for cutting.
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Key Features
✔ Mixed colours of pink, orange and white
✔ Excellent cut flower with long, straight stems
✔ Thrives in full sun to part shade
✔ Ideal for hot, dry and free-draining sites
✔ Suitable for garden beds, pots and mass plantings
Product Specifications
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Botanical Name: Ixia spp.
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Common Name: Corn Flower
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Supplied As: Dormant bulbs
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Height: 70–100cm
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Width: Approx. 15cm
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Planting Depth: 5cm (plant with the flat/fat end down)
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Plant Spacing: 5–10cm
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Planting Time: March–July
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Flowering Period: Mid-season spring
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Cut Flower: Yes
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Fragrance: No
Growing Regions
Best suited to:
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VIC, SA, TAS, NSW
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Cool regions of QLD
In subtropical regions, Ixia can be grown successfully as annuals, replanted each season for reliable flowering.
Planting & Care Tips
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Prepare soil to a depth of 20cm, ensuring it is loose and well-drained
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In pots, use a free-draining potting mix and add gravel to the base
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Water during active growth, then reduce watering once foliage dies back
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Allow foliage to die down naturally after flowering to recharge the bulbs

