Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Australian morning flower, Australian morning flag, Australian morning iris
Orthrosanthus Orthrosanthus
O. multiflorus - O. multiflorus is a tender, clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with linear, rigid, mid- to dark green leaves and upright stems bearing narrow panicles of open saucer-shaped, pale blue to violet-blue flowers from late spring into summer.
Orthrosanthus multiflorus is: Evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright
Pale-blue, Violet in Spring; Violet, Pale-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
Remove unsightly leaves in spring.
Divide in spring. Sow seed at 13-18C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Australian morning flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand and leaf mould in full light. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in light, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferably in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Australian morning flower, Australian morning flag, Australian morning iris
Orthrosanthus Orthrosanthus
O. multiflorus - O. multiflorus is a tender, clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with linear, rigid, mid- to dark green leaves and upright stems bearing narrow panicles of open saucer-shaped, pale blue to violet-blue flowers from late spring into summer.
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright
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Pale-blue, Violet in Spring; Violet, Pale-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
Remove unsightly leaves in spring.
Divide in spring. Sow seed at 13-18C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Australian morning flower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand and leaf mould in full light. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in light, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferably in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Australian morning flower)
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Frankliniella schultzei
Insect
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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