Mixed Tricolor Sparaxis
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SKU
3083
Mixed Tricolor Sparaxis, also known as Harlequin Flowers, are colorful blossoms that offer interesting detail and delight when they bloom in late spring! If you ever wanted a patchwork quilt of color to add some pizzazz to your yard, well, the Harlequin Flower is happy to provide its tri-color blooms to do the job!
The Harlequin Flower is a rare tri-color that has a range of yellow to near-black throats, streaks, and bands of color! But this assorted pack also boasts a mixture of reds, pinks, whites, and/or orange outer petals as well!
Sparaxis Tricolor are carefree bloomers and easy-going plants, sometimes known as Wanddflowers these blossoms rise up among long, slender, sword-like foliage in dark sultry green, these are long-lasting summer blooms that add bold color and vertical texture to pots, planters and garden beds everywhere!
Planting and Application:
Tall and narrow growing bulbs, they readily tuck into existing garden beds and mixed containers! The range of bold colors and upright growth is perfect as a thriller and focal point blossom! Also fantastic additions to Cottage and perennial borders, pollinator gardens, and cutting gardens where the long-lasting blooms call pollinators, boost color in floral arrangements, and the mix of colors meld with all other plants!
Harlequin Flower Mix is perfect as edging and border plants, and really has an amazing impact in groups and clusters to maximize their radiant color. Reaching a modest height and width, they do not mind drier conditions. So sunny porches, balconies, and patio gardens benefit from space-saving dramatic color! Tolerating heat and sun all summer with no issues!
- A Mixture of Tri-Colored Blossoms
- Easy-Care & Elegant Flowers
- Bright & Cheerful
- Nice Addition to Floral Arrangements
- Great in Containers!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sparaxis Harlequin Flower grows from bulbs that can slowly spread and colonize in small clumps. In cooler climates, it's recommended to dig your bulbs in the fall after frost has killed back the tops and store them as you would Dahlia or Canna.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade, Especially in Hot Climates
- Moderately Moist & Fertile Soil
- Any Well-Drained Site
- Tolerant of Drier Soil Once Established
- Deadhead to Keep Blooms Returning
Tricolor Sparaxis Mix is a delightful assortment of sunny blooms that are sure to brighten any garden bed, porch planter, or floral arrangement! Order your flowering bulbs today at NatureHills.com!
We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your area.
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
| Color | Zone | Times |
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| 3 | Spring 2019 | |
| 4 | Now | |
| 5 | Now | |
| 6 | Now | |
| 7 | Now | |
| 8 | Now | |
| 9 | Now | |
| 10 | Now | |
| 11 | Now |
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones Annual in All Growing Zones
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sparaxis Mix |
| Type | Annual |
| Mature Height | 10 - 14 inches |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Color | Mixed |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | After Foliage Yellows |