A must have bloom for florists  with layers of large ruffled velvet petals.  Usually grown from corms but can also be grown from seed.

When to Sow: Oct - Feb

HOW TO SOW:
 Needs cold stratification to germinate. Place in the fridge for 304 weeks before sowing. Sow in Autumn / Winter under glass - Surface sow onto a tray of moist well-drained compost. Just cover with a sprinkle of soil and keep moist. leave in a cold frame or greenhouse over winter and germination will occur when the weather warms in springtime. Ideal temp 10- 16°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots
 
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Expert Level: Medium
Germination Time : 4-12 Weeks
 
Site: Full Sun / Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay/ Chalk/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Well drained
Care: Likes plenty of  nutrition and organic matter
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Pots
Harvesting: Cut while blooms are still closed. Cut and come again.
Days to Maturity:  N/A
 
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Height: 25cm
Plant Spacing: 20cm