Hellebores
Hellebores are the moody, gothic jewels of the winter garden. Learn how you can grow them in garden or in pots.
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Sparaxis or Harlequins (Sparaxis spp.) are the ultimate easy care spring flowering bulb. They provide happy blooms that come in an array of colours from orange, pink to white. The best thing is that they require little care once planted. Perfect for boarders or in pots and great for the beginner bulb grower!
How to grow sparaxis in a garden
- Choose a well-drained spot in the garden that gets full sun to part shade.
- Enrich the soil with some compost and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed before planting.
- Place the bulb directly where the plant is to grow at a depth of 5cm and spaced 10 cm apart. Water in well.
- Water sparingly initially after planting.
- Once shoots start to appear, water regularly and feed with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
How to grow sparaxis in a pot
- Choose a pot that has adequate drainage holes and place it in a position that gets full sun to part shade.
- Fill the pot with Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- Place the bulb directly where the plant is to grow at a depth of 5cm spaced 10 cm apart. Water sparingly initially after planting.
- Once shoots start to appear, water regularly and feed with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
Growing tips
- Sparaxis can remain in the soil season after season. Overtime, plants can become overcrowded. Bulbs can be divided after flowering and once the leaves have started to yellow.
- Use a mass display around garden edging and borders. They reach a maximum height of around 40 cm.
Gardenia
Gardenias have soft scented blooms in white or yellow. Depending on the variety, can be grown as a shrub, standard, hedge or ground cover.
Freesia
Freesias are a spring flowering bulb that produce scented blooms in a range of vibrant colours including pinks, white, yellow, mauve and red.
Flax
Flax (Phormium spp.) are highly versatile plants which can grow well in swampy or dry conditions. Great for large pots or en-masse in garden beds.
Recommended products
Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food
Specially formulated to grow all types of flowers. With high potassium for large & abundant flowers, added calcium & iron for stronger flowers.
Yates Premium Potting Mix
A premium potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate
A complete plant food enriched with natural fish, seaweed, humates, molasses and more - boosted with NPK to improve plant and soil vitality.
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