Ixia flowers, also known as African Corn Lilies, trace their roots back to the Cape region of South Africa. These vibrant and delicate flowers have become increasingly popular across the world, and with good reason. Beloved for their unique charm, stunning colors, and enchanting patterns – Ixia flowers make for beautiful additions to any garden. … Read more
If your plants look stunted and its leaves exhibit chlorosis and lack vigour, yet you’ve done everything right and you can’t figure out why, it’s time to check the roots of your plants. If the roots are knobbly and have galls, you have a case of root knot nematodes in your soil. I have experienced … Read more
African corn lily (Ixia) is a popular flowering plant known for its vibrant, colorful blooms that can brighten up any garden However, you may notice the leaves turning yellow at some point during the growing season. Yellowing leaves are usually a sign that something is wrong and the plant is stressed There are several potential … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
Ixia is a genus of short-lived perennials that gives us a number of ornamental plants referred to as ‘African Corn Lilies’. They grow from corms (sometimes called bulbs) and might be grown as annuals in the UK or given a protected site in winter to make it through to subsequent years. Ixias are South African … Read more
Ixia flowers, also known as African Corn Lilies, trace their roots back to the Cape region of South Africa. These vibrant and delicate flowers have become increasingly popular across the world, and with good reason. Beloved for their unique charm, stunning colors, and enchanting patterns – Ixia flowers make for beautiful additions to any garden. … Read more
Ixia (Ixia spp.) is a beautiful spring-flowering plant belonging to the iris family, boasting star-shaped flowers in a range of colours including pink, red, white, blue and purple. It’s native to South Africa, where it grows in the wild on rocky hillsides and in grasslands. A perennial plant, ixia flowers come back year after year. … Read more
Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. The green vegetable bug, or … Read more
African corn lilies, also known as Ixia, are absolutely gorgeous flowering plants that can add a real pop of color to any garden with their vibrant blooms However, like any plant, African corn lilies can fall victim to various diseases that can impact their health and beauty By learning how to spot these common diseases … Read more