Pink Montbretia
(Tritonia disticha)
Pink Montbretia (Tritonia disticha)
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Peter Warren
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Photo by: Peter Warren | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Peter Warren | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-01-10T09:40:33-08:00 |























Estimated Native Range
Summary
Tritonia disticha, commonly known as Pink Montbretia, is a deciduous perennial bulb native to the grasslands and open areas within fynbos, renosterveld, and sometimes in sandy soils along the coast of Southern Africa. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of about 0.3 feet (0.09 meters). The plant features narrow, sword-shaped leaves and produces spikes of showy, pink to salmon-colored flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, adding a splash of color to the garden landscape.
Pink Montbretia is valued for its vibrant flowers and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice for borders, cut flower gardens, and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water, preferring well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the growing season promotes optimal flowering. In colder regions, the bulbs may need to be lifted and stored over winter to prevent frost damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Pink Montbretia is valued for its vibrant flowers and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice for borders, cut flower gardens, and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water, preferring well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the growing season promotes optimal flowering. In colder regions, the bulbs may need to be lifted and stored over winter to prevent frost damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 0.15-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Grasslands and open areas within fynbos, renosterveld, and sometimes in sandy soils along the coast of Southern Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Red Tritonia
Scientific Names: , Tritonia disticha, Tritonixia disticha,
GBIF Accepted Name: Tritonia disticha (Klatt) Baker