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Beginner
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0.1m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Dichelostemma ida-maia
Other names: Firecracker flower, Brodiaea ida-maia, Crimson Californican hyacinth, Crimson satin flower, Floral firecracker, Vegetable firecracker, Dichelostemma ida maia
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Genus: Dichelostemma
Species: D. ida-maia - D. ida-maia is a bulbous perennial with narrow, arching leaves and heads of unusual, scarlet, pendulous, tubular flowers with yellow-green tips in early summer.
Dichelostemma ida-maia is: Deciduous
Flower: Red in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Dichelostemma ida-maia (Firecracker flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. in a sunny, sheltered position. Add grit to heavy soils to improve drainage. Water during any dry spells whilst in active growth but allow the plant to dry out after flowering. Protect from frost
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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