Firecracker Flower 'Pink Diamond'

Explosive, pink flowers that bloom from early October all the way through to December! The flowers open in dense umbels, around 8cm across. The blooms open in groups of up to 20, each flower is 2-3cm long. The blooms are strong, fuchsia pink with softer pink, reflexed sepals. They even make good cut flowers. Slightly curved flower stems to 40cm.

The foliage is thin and grass like. It grows with the autumn and winter rains, fading as the flowers begin to bloom. After flowering the plant will soon become dormant.

During dormancy, Firecracker Flower 'Pink Diamond' requires a hot, dry period. For this reason it ideal in dry garden beds.

Plant 10cm in a warm spot in the garden. Water in and keep moist in active growth. Grow in full sun in cool climates and part shade in warmer areas. Plant into a well drained soil. Firecracker Flower 'Pink Diamond' or Dichelostemma ida-maia can be propagated from seed, but this can be a bit challenging. They will also produce offsets at a moderate rate which can be divided and shared with friends.

Native to the grasslands of North America, where they are pollinated by birds.

Supplied as: Bulbs