";s:4:"text";s:2599:" Care should be taken that the flowering plants are not scorched by sun heat when close to the glass.Flowering - Mid-January-March, dependent upon the varieties and potting time. 6 petal, funnel-shaped flowers in a cluster. The varieties listed in this Gallery are from winter growing regions and so are best cultivated in pots in a frost free situation. This is suitable for hanging baskets in the summer and in coldframes for the rest of the year where they can be protected from the frost below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants like growing close together and can be massed for good effect, but do not like being out of soil for very long. The 5-10 light green leaves are 1 inch wide and 2-4 inches long. There are approximately 1919 species.
The bulbs must not be kept out of the ground any longer than necessary, as they resent being moved, nor must the best results be expected at their first time of flowering. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination.
Set 6 inches (15 cms) deep in average and sandy soils, a little shallower in heavy clay - put 2 inches (5 cms) of sand surrounding bulb to prevent rotting - soils, 6 inches (15 cms) apart. 6 petal, funnel-shaped semi-double-flowered flowers in a cluster.
to read habitat details in its Habitat Column. Will not tolerate frost so grow in Greenhouse or as houseplant in a sunny but unheated room. from R.V. Plants will withstand a few degrees of frost, but not prolonged cold temperatures.
Bulbs must be kept slightly damp during storage and before planting. Plant 1 inch (2.5 cms) deep and 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cms) apart. Tritonia crocata 'Pink Sensation' - tender, The flower stalk is mottled with Purple and is about 18-20 inches in height. from Black's Gardening Dictionary.