Enliven your garden with The Rioja Spanish Bulb Collection. The Aztec Lily (Sprekelia
formosissima) blooms first, with spectacular red petals (6-12” tall). Mexican
Shell Flowers, or Tiger Flowers (Tigridia pavonia) have an exotic orchid-like
pattern, and they create an extraordinary sweep of color from mid-to-late
summer (12-18” tall). Tigridia’s flowers last just one day, but its continuous
parade of blooms will keep you in color for several weeks. The stunning Nuit D'Ete
Dahlia will deliver the final display of burgundy petals blooming from early summer
to frost (36” tall). Frequent deadheading encourages the production of more
blooms, and the medium green foliage is typically pest and disease free. If these bulbs
are not hardy in your zone, you can grow them as annuals, grow them in
containers that can be brought indoors for cold seasons, or dig up bulbs before
frost to store in a cool dry place for planting the following spring. Be sure
to follow the appropriate planting depth for each unique bulb. Collection
of 19 bulbs.
Rioja Spanish Red Bulb Collection Includes:
- Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formosissima) - Bag of 1
- Red Tiger Flowers (Tigridia pavonia) - Bag of 15
- Nuit D'Ete Cactus Dahlia - Bag of 3
Bulbs are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature bulbs with similar attributes suitable to the collection design More InformationSKU | HC017463 |
Common Name | Rioja Spanish Red Bulb Collection |
Item Package Size | Collection of 21 |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Exclusive |
Flower Color | Red |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
Bloom Time | Early summer to frost |
Mature Height | VariesMexican Shellflower: 12-18" tallAztec Lily: 6-12" tallNuit D'ete Cactus Dahlia: 36" tall |
Bulb Spacing | Varies:Mexican Shellflower: 9 bulbs per sq. ft.Aztec Lily: 5 bulbs per sq. ft.Nuit D'ete Cactus Dahlia: 1 bulb per sq. ft. |
Planting Depth | Varies:Mexican Shellflower: 2-3" deepAztec Lily: 2-3" deepNuit D'ete Cactus Dahlia: 1" below the soil line |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Additional Information | Can be grown as an annual in zones 3-7. Perennial in zones 8-10. |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Item Unit Of Measure | Bulb |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Yes |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships To Canada | No |