Description

Tigridia pavonia Mixed (Tiger Flower) bulbs Tigridia is loved for its exotic, boldly patterned blooms with a striking spotted centre. Flowers are produced in succession through summer, giving weeks of colour from a single planting. This mixed selection can include warm shades such as red, orange, yellow, pink and white, depending on the batch. It performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil and is also excellent in pots where drainage can be controlled. In most UK gardens it is treated as a tender bulb: after flowering, bulbs can be lifted and stored dry and frost-free for replanting next year.

Other names / commonly known as: tiger flower, peacock flower, Mexican shell flower, Mexican tiger flower, peacock tiger iris, flower of Tigris, Aztec lily.

Key Benefits

• Exotic, eye-catching flowers with patterned centres
• Blooms appear in succession through summer
• Great for pots and sunny borders
• Mixed colours for a varied display
• Works well as a focal point in summer planting schemes
• Can be used as a cut flower (pick freshly opened blooms)
• Ideal for warm, sheltered spots
• Easy to grow with good drainage
• Excellent for “tropical look” summer displays

Product Details

• Product: Tigridia (Tigridia pavonia) Mixed
• Pack size: 10 bulbs
• Bulb size: Not specified (natural size variation in dormant bulbs)
• Flower colour: Mixed / multicoloured
• Plant type: Tender bulbous perennial in the UK (often lifted for winter)

Pollinator-friendly: The bright, open flowers can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies in summer.

Best Companions (plant together for a fuller summer display)

Tigridia looks great with other sun-loving summer bulbs and perennials. Try pairing with: gladioli, crocosmia, dahlias, sparaxis, triteleia, freesia (in pots), and low edging plants like dwarf grasses or silver foliage (e.g. artemisia) to make the patterned flowers stand out.

More Reasons to Choose

• Perfect for patio containers (easy to manage drainage)
• Strong colour impact in a small space
• Great “talking point” flower for summer beds
• Suitable for sheltered, south-facing spots
• Can be lifted and stored for next year
• Pairs well with many summer bulbs you may already grow
• Good option for gardeners wanting something different
• Produces multiple blooms over a season (successive flowering)

Growing Information

• Flowering time: Summer
• Height: typically around 45–60cm (can vary by conditions)
• Position: Full sun, sheltered if possible
• Soil: Well-drained (sandy/loam is ideal); avoid winter wet

Planting Guide (simple steps)

1. Plant in spring after the risk of hard frost has passed.
2. Choose a sunny, sheltered location or a deep pot with drainage holes.
3. Plant bulbs about 10cm deep, spacing around 10–15cm apart.
4. Water after planting, then keep lightly moist during growth (never waterlog).
5. After flowering, let foliage die back naturally.
6. For best overwintering in the UK: lift bulbs and store dry, frost-free, then replant in spring.

Good to Know

• Each flower is short-lived, but new blooms open in succession through the season.
• Excellent for pots if your garden soil is heavy or winter-wet.
• Prefers warmth and a sheltered spot for best performance.
• Keep bulbs dry when dormant to reduce the risk of rot.

What You Will Receive

• Tigridia pavonia Mixed bulbs – pack of 10
• Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
• Planting and care instructions included

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