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'The Firecracker', with up to 10 eye-catching flowers hanging down from the top of the wiry stem, with bright red tubes ending in greening yellow segments turning outwards.  Named for the daughter of a Californian stage coach-driver and pollinated in the wild by humming-birds. The flowers last a long time, both in the garden and cut, and enjoy the summer heat amidst long grassy leaves.  They need well drained soil and a sunny position, and need a dormant season for the corm to ripen.

The sap can be caustic on the skin so gloves might be advisable.

Planting instructions

Plant about 10 bulbs per square foot 3-4" (7.5-10cm) deep and 2" (5cm) to 3" (7.5cm) apart, in a sunny, sheltered site, on well drained soil. Flowering in June - 18" (45cm) tall.