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Tigridia Hybrids

Tigridia Hybrids

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Tigridia Hybrids, commonly known as Tiger Flowers or Mexican Shell Flowers, are stunning summer-flowering bulbs that produce some of the most exotic and eye-catching blooms in the garden. Featuring large flowers in vibrant shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, white and bi-colours, each bloom is beautifully patterned with contrasting markings around the centre, creating a truly tropical appearance.

While each individual flower lasts for only a day, Tigridia plants continuously produce new blooms over many weeks, ensuring a long-lasting display throughout summer. Their bold colours and unusual markings make them a favourite for cottage gardens, mixed borders, containers and cut flower gardens.

Why You'll Love Tigridia Hybrids

  • Spectacular exotic-looking flowers
  • Available in a mix of vibrant colours
  • Long flowering season through summer
  • Excellent cut flowers
  • Easy to grow from bulbs
  • Perfect for borders and containers
  • Adds a tropical feel to the garden
  • Attracts bees and pollinators


  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.8 M Width 0.3 M

Is Tigridia Hybrids suitable for my garden?

Tigridia Hybrids is best suited in a position that gets

  • Full sun

Tigridia Hybrids is

  • Winter Dormant
  • Perennial
  • Flowering
  • Fast-growing
  • Drought resistant once established

Tigridia Hybrids will thrive in soil that is

  • Free draining

How to establish your Tigridia Hybrids?

Plant Tigridia bulbs in a full sun position.

For best flowering:

Choose a warm, sheltered location.
Ensure plenty of sunlight throughout the day.
Protect from strong winds where possible.

The warmer the site, the better the flowering performance.

How to maintain your Tigridia Hybrids once established?

Water regularly while plants are actively growing and flowering.

Keep soil lightly moist but not saturated.

Reduce watering once flowering has finished and foliage begins to die back.

Dormant bulbs prefer drier conditions.

For strong growth and flowering:

Apply compost before planting.
Feed with a balanced bulb fertiliser in spring.
Avoid excessive nitrogen-rich fertilisers.

Healthy bulbs produce more flower stems and longer displays.

Remove spent flowers as they fade.

This helps:

Keep plants tidy
Direct energy back into bulb development
Encourage continued flower production
Winter Care

In warmer regions of New Zealand:

Bulbs can often remain in the ground year-round.
Ensure good winter drainage.

In colder areas with severe frosts:

Lift bulbs after foliage dies back.
Store in a cool, dry location over winter.
Replant in spring once frost danger has passed.

Tigridia is less frost tolerant than many other bulbs.

For best results:

Plant after the risk of heavy frost has passed.
Mulch around plants in cooler regions.
Protect emerging growth from late frosts.

Tigridia Hybrids perform exceptionally well in pots.

For best results:

Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Position containers in full sun.
Water regularly during flowering.
Reduce watering during dormancy.

Containers can also be moved to protected locations during winter.

Companion Plants

Tigridia Hybrids combine beautifully with:

Salvia Amistad
Verbena bonariensis
Coreopsis Corusco Cream
Liatris Floristan White
Gaura So White
Penstemon Arabesque Red
Ornamental grasses
Dahlias

These combinations create colourful summer displays packed with texture and pollinator appeal.
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