Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis)

Peach and white Harlequin flower (Sparaxis) ©atgc_01 - stock.adobe.com
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Zones: 8 to 10, can be grown as an annual in zones 2 to 7
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12″ to 24″
Spread: 8″
Bloom Time: Early to mid summer
Flower Color: Peach, pink, white red, orange

The Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis) blooms in early to mid summer with cheerful flowers in peach, pink, white or red and contrasting star-shaped centers.

They are perennial in zones 8 to 10 but can be planted in the spring and lifted in the fall in zones 3 to 7.

Sparaxis also grows well in containers. So you can bring the planters in to over-winter the bulbs.

Plant them 2″ to 3″ deep and 3″ to 4″ apart.

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This post was originally published on September 5, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 18, 2022.