Ixia Hogarth - Corn Lily
Ixia Hogarth - Corn Lily
Ixia Hogarth
Corn Lily, African Corn Lily
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Description
Ixia 'Hogarth', or corn lily, is a small summer bulb prized for its spikes of star-shaped flowers that are cream-coloured with an almost black purple heart. It forms thin clumps of linear leaves from which graceful flowering stems emerge, used as cut flowers. In well-drained soil, Ixia 'Hogarth' proves reliable, provided its summer dormancy period is respected and it is protected from severe frosts. It fits into a naturalistic border, a rockery, or a scree garden.
This plant belongs to the Iridaceae family, like irises and crocosmias. The genus Ixia is native to South Africa, particularly around the Cape, where it colonises sunny prairies and rocky slopes. These regions have a Mediterranean climate with rainy winters and dry summers. Its cycle follows directly from this: the corms awaken with the late winter rains, produce leaves and stems in spring, flower in late spring, and then disappear in summer to await the next season in dry, well-drained soil. In the garden, this translates to specific needs: well-drained soil without waterlogging and a degree of dryness in summer. In mild climates, the corms can remain in place for several years; in colder or very wet climates, they are lifted after the foliage yellows, allowed to dry, and then stored in a cool, dry place until replanting. Its hardiness remains limited (-5°C): prolonged frosts and winter moisture are more problematic than dry cold.
'Hogarth' develops narrow, dark green, sword-shaped foliage that forms a dense clump at the base. Above the foliage rise thin stems bearing panicles of star-shaped flowers 4-5 cm in diameter, creamy white to yellowish cream, each marked with a contrasting reddish-purple central eye. Flowering occurs from May to July, depending on the planting date and climate.
In the garden, Ixia 'Hogarth' is best placed in tight groups at the front of a sunny border, in a sheltered rockery, or in a gravel garden; its light silhouette pairs well with stones and small ornamental grasses for dry soil. It accompanies the blue spikes of a Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lacey Blue' or the foliage of bronze fennel. It can also be tucked between dwarf roses or woodland sages (Salvia nemorosa) to enliven the base of bushes. In pots, use a very free-draining mix and overwinter the containers frost-free, which allows you to enjoy its flowers even on a patio or balcony.
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Ixia
Hogarth
Iridaceae
Corn Lily, African Corn Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Ixia Hogart bulbs preferably in autumn, in groups of 8 or 10 arranged in a staggered pattern, in a mixture of sand, leaf mould and ordinary soil. The substrate should be permeable and light, but fertile.
Planting in open ground in autumn is only possible in our regions with mild winters, by sheltering the bed under a thick layer of dry leaves.
For planting in pots, use the same substrate, adding crushed horn to support the flowering. Place the pots away from frost and winter rains. As soon as the shoots appear, place the pots in a bright and minimally heated room. Once frost is no longer a concern, place your containers outside, in the sun. From the first summer heat, water more abundantly to support the flowering. After flowering, the bulbs should be kept dry until autumn.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.