Dietes


Dietes grandiflora
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Distribution: Africa: South Africa: Western Cape: Eastern Cape: Kwazulu-Natal:


This garden favourite bulb has characteristics of both the genus Iris and Moraea. The distribution range is from the Southern Cape coast upwards through the Eastern Cape and into Kwazulu-Natal. The flowering time is July and August and the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.



Propagation is by rhizomes or seed.


Dietes grandiflora Dietes grandiflora
Growing on a a sidewalk in George Flower.



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