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Tritonia Tango Blend

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The Tritonia Tango Blend graces gardens with soft peach-apricot, white, and pink blooms, bringing a gentle splash of colour each spring on tall, elegant stems. Perfect for those sensitive to fragrance, this allergy-friendly choice offers all the beauty without any scent, making it ideal for those who prefer a fragrance-free garden. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Tritonia adapts beautifully to a range of climates, from cool to subtropical. This low-maintenance addition is perfect for garden beds, rock gardens, and containers. With its graceful height and texture, it adds charm to borders, patios, and courtyards, suiting cottage, coastal, and modern styles alike. Plus, its lovely, long-lasting blooms make stunning cut flowers for indoor displays.

Description

What is Tritonia Tango Blend?
The Tritonia Tango Blend (Tritonia crocata) showcases soft peach-apricot, white, and pink blooms, creating a gentle yet vibrant spring display that adds colour and elegance to garden spaces.

Appearance
Tritonia’s funnel-shaped blooms rise on tall stems with grassy, sword-like foliage, adding height and texture. Resembling freesias but without fragrance, it’s ideal for those seeking a scent-free, visually appealing option.

Freesia Alternative
Perfect for freesia lovers wanting a fragrance-free plant, Tritonia’s taller stems and naturalising ability make it resilient and long-lasting, providing colour without scent.

Growing Conditions
Tritonia thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, adapting well to various soil types. Once established, it requires minimal care. Tritonia can be grown in almost all climates, from cool to subtropical, and flourishes in gardens or pots. It also grows well on sunny slopes or rockeries.

Planting and Design Ideas
Tritonia shines in sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers, where its soft hues create a striking impact. Plant in clumps in garden beds or tuck into rockeries, as it multiplies naturally. In containers, Tritonia adds vibrant colour and height to patios or courtyards, enhancing both cottage and modern styles.

Companion Plants
Tritonia pairs well with other spring bulbs and perennials, such as freesias, alliums, or irises, which thrive in sunny, well-draining areas. Combining with other spring bloomers creates a coordinated display that enhances your garden.

Cut Flowers
Tritonia’s tall stems make it an excellent cut flower, adding charm to indoor arrangements. Perfect for vases, its graceful blooms bring the garden indoors, allowing you to enjoy its beauty in your home.

Planting Time
Plant in autumn across all climates to allow roots to establish before active growth in spring.

Bulb Care and Storage
Tritonia bulbs are small, rounded corms that arrive dry and dormant. If planting is delayed, store bulbs in a cool, dry, ventilated area. However, it’s important to plant them before winter to ensure they establish roots before the growing season.

Planting Guide

1. Prepare Soil: Tritonia prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Enrich with compost or organic matter. Use quality potting mix for containers.

2. Add Fertiliser: Apply a slow-release fertiliser (e.g., 10-10-10) at planting for growth and blooms.

3. Plant Depth and Spacing:

  • In Garden Beds: Plant bulbs 7 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart.
  • In Containers: Space bulbs 7 cm deep and 5–8 cm apart for a lush display.

4. Position in Full Sun: Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Shelter from strong winds to protect stems.

5. Apply Mulch: Mulch to retain moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds. In fire-prone areas, use fire-resistant mulch like gravel.

Watering
During active growth in spring, natural rainfall usually suffices, though occasional watering may help in dry spells. After flowering, let foliage die back naturally and reduce watering as it enters dormancy.

Aftercare for Tritonia
Post-Bloom Care: Remove spent flowers to help bulbs store energy rather than produce seeds. Allow foliage to die back naturally, storing energy for the next season’s growth.
Fertilising: Fertiliser can be applied either at planting or six weeks after shoots appear. Once the plants are established, continue to fertilise them every six weeks after shoots appear to support strong growth.
Lifting and Dividing: Lift only if clumps become crowded; lift bulbs after foliage dies back, divide, and replant.

Pest Control
Tritonia is mostly pest-resistant but may attract slugs and snails in damp conditions. Apply diatomaceous earth or copper tape around pots to deter pests. Occasionally, aphids may appear and can be managed with a gentle spray of water or a mild soap solution.

Safety
Tritonia is safe for households with children and pets; however, ingestion of any plant should be discouraged. Sensitive individuals may wear gloves when handling bulbs. In rare cases of ingestion, consult a medical professional.

Supplied as dormant bulbs.

Additional information

Price Code

B – Aqua Pack

Botanical Name

Tritonia crocata

Quantity in Pack

10 Bulbs

Flowering Time

Spring

Planting Time

March onwards

Growing Height

25-35 cm

Planting Depth

7 cm

Soil

Tritonia grows well in most soil types but thrives in well-draining, fertile soil; amend heavier soils with compost or organic matter, and use quality potting mix for containers.

How to Plant

To plant Tritonia Tango Blend, choose a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of daily light and is protected from wind. Prepare well-draining soil, amending heavier soils with compost, and use quality potting mix for containers. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to support growth. Plant bulbs 7 cm deep, spaced 8–10 cm apart in garden beds or 5–8 cm in containers for a fuller display. After planting, water well to settle the soil, then add a layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Fertilise

To encourage strong growth and vibrant blooms in Tritonia Tango Blend, apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser, like a 10-10-10 (N-P-K) formula, either at planting time or six weeks after shoots appear. Mixing the fertiliser into the soil when planting promotes healthy root development, while a post-sprout application supports steady growth. For container plantings, use a slow-release fertiliser formulated for flowering plants to ensure nutrients are released gradually over time. Look for products labelled for bulbs or flowering plants to give Tritonia the best start.

Watering

When planting Tritonia bulbs in autumn, water lightly to settle the soil, then keep conditions relatively dry as the dormant bulbs establish roots. In winter, moderate moisture supports early root growth; natural rainfall is usually enough, but water lightly if conditions are dry. In spring, as Tritonia begins active growth, ensure consistent moisture to support foliage and blooms. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally while gradually reducing watering to help the plant transition into dormancy, conserving energy for the next season.

Pruning

As the blooming period ends, deadhead spent flowers by snipping or pinching them off as they fade. This helps redirect energy into the bulbs rather than seed production, strengthening them for next season. Keep the foliage intact until it has naturally died back and turned yellow, as it continues to photosynthesise and store energy in the bulbs. Once fully withered, the foliage can be gently removed to keep the area tidy without disrupting the bulb’s energy storage process.

Tritonia bulbs can remain undisturbed in the ground for years, but if clumps become too thick or overcrowded, or if flowering diminishes, it may be time to lift and divide them. Only lift and divide the bulbs after the foliage has fully turned yellow and died back, as this indicates the bulbs have completed energy storage and are ready for dormancy. Carefully dig up the bulbs, separate any offsets from the thick, overcrowded clumps, and either replant them in a new location immediately or store them in a cool, well-ventilated, dry environment. Replant stored bulbs within their dormancy period to ensure they’re ready for the next growing season.

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