Harlequin Flower
by Joyce Dickens
Title
Harlequin Flower
Artist
Joyce Dickens
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Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
Captured in my garden, early Spring, in El Sobrante, CA.
Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis tricolor)
Plants of the Sparaxis genus are hardy bulbs that are usually grown as annuals by gardeners.
Sparaxis range in height from 30 to 60 cm and naturally bloom from the middle to late spring (sowing late can result in summer blooms).
They have lance shaped leaves and carry trumpet shaped flowers on spikes; the Sparaxis flowers may be of pink, purple, red, orange or white. Some common names for Sparaxis plants include Harlequin Flower and Wandflower.
Quick Sparaxis Plant Growing and Care Guide
Common Names: Harlequin Flower, Wandflower, Sparaxis.
Life Cycle: Half hardy bulb commonly grown as a half hardy annual by gardeners.
Height: 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60 cm).
Native: Southern Africa.
Growing Region: Zones 3 to 10. As a perennial in zones 8 to 10.
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May 17th, 2018
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Comments (6)
Randy Burns
Joyce, it is a great surprise seeing this special harlequin flower in your gallery. What a beauty this is. I go way back viewing them in botanical books, but have never grown them. F/L.
Joyce Dickens replied:
The Harlequin is such a beautiful flower Randy; mine is blooming again as we speak; I will be uploading a new version soon-thanks so much my friend!! :-))
Nancy Kane Chapman
A grand flower with so many surprises and gorgeous color! F/L+
Joyce Dickens replied:
Nancy, I had to research it online to see what it was; I want to separate the bulbs and plant more; thanks so much dear!!! :-))