Red Tigridia Pavonia Seeds ~ Tiger Flower ~ Mexican Shell Flower ~ Peacock Flower ~ Garden ~ Grow Your Own ~ Spring Flowers

These summer-flowering Iris relatives from Central America have flamboyant showy red flowers, which are Iris-like in structure, but with broad petals, held widely open. They come in a range of bright colours often spotted or flecked with a darker tone. The genus name means 'tiger-like', and this refers to the colour and pattern of T. pavonia, which is the species that is usually grown. Hardy and long-lived in a hot spot and can even self-seed when happy.

~ Includes ~

~ 5 Seeds.

~ Grow and Care Instructions.

*Also available in Rosa Colored.

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🐅Tigridia Pavonia Grow and Care Instructions🐅

~ Grow Instructions ~

1. Fill a flat seed tray with commercial seed starter soil mix. Do not use unsterilized garden soil, which can contain pathogens. Soak the soil with room-temperature water in a spray bottle.

2. Create rows in the seed starter mixture 1 inch apart. Plant the Tigridia pavonia seeds spaced 1 inch apart. Leave the seeds uncovered since they need light to germinate. Cover the seed tray with the plastic cover.
3. Place the tray in a warm spot that stays at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not set the tray in direct sunlight, since it might raise the temperature too high under the plastic lid. Spray the seed with water if the soil looks dry.
4. Remove the cover when the seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall. Transplant the plants into individual plant pots 3 inches in diameter. The Tigridia pavonia are ready to plant by May.

~ Care Instructions ~

Tiger flowers, despite their exotic appearance, are relatively easy to grow in sunny conditions in well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs about 4 to 5 inches apart and 2 to 3 inches deep in groups of three to seven bulbs for best impact. Because the foliage is sparse, tiger flowers are best planted where other plants will shield the base. Plant among low-growing perennials that help support the delicate stems.

Keep the soil well-watered until they flower. Little additional care is needed, though they will appreciate a monthly feeding until midsummer. The foliage does not need to be trimmed back until late fall garden cleanup begins.

These plants are largely free of the pest and disease issues that affect other bulbs, though excessively wet soil in the winter sometimes causes bulb rot.

While each individual flower only lasts one day, like a daylily, the multiple stems produce additional blooms for several weeks.

Light:

These plants are sun lovers, and you should position them so they get plenty of it—at least six hours each day. Although they can tolerate some shade in hot regions, they may not bloom as prolifically.

Soil:

Tiger flowers require a particularly well-drained one. A sandy or loamy variety is perfect. They don't do well in standing water.

Water:

While your tiger flowers are establishing, you'll want to keep the soil consistently moist. Once mature, they'll still appreciate regular watering, but they're relatively drought-tolerant plantsand can cope with drier conditions.

Temperature and Humidity:

If you want to enjoy your tiger flowers as returning perennials, they're best grown in warmer regions, zones 8 to 10. In colder regions, they must be planted as annuals, or dug up and stored each winter. They don't cope with freezing temperatures but can readily handle intense heat.

Cool climate gardeners can also grow tiger flowers in containers, which can be moved to a sheltered location over the winter.

Fertilizer:

A diluted liquid fertilizer can be applied in the months before bloom time to encourage a resplendent display.

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