A cormous, herbaceous perennial with a robust and very upright growing habit up to 1.6m tall when in flower. It has mid-green, pleated blade-like leaves and arching deep red flower stems bearing glowing orange, tubular flowers that have a paler orange throat, from mid to late summer. It is an impactful and reliable flowerer that can grow in shade or dry conditions.
 
Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H5
Cultivation: Corms should be planted in moderately fertile, humus rich soil approximately 10cm deep and 7.5–10cm apart in groups to form clumps. Water if it is a dry season as a lack of water reduces flowering. Has the potential to become a nuisance in some gardens if not managed well.
Propagation: Propagate by division in early spring when clumps become congested or Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Cottage and informal garden
Coastal
Flower borders and beds
Cut flowers
Pruning: No pruning required, except the removal of dead leaves and flower stems before new growth starts in spring.
Pests: May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite.
Diseases: Generally disease-free