Pink Diamond firecracker flower
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2009
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall4 to 8 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pink Diamond' firecracker flower (Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Pink Diamond') is a bulb for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or clay soil. Narrow, grass-like leaves carry stems topped with clusters of deep pink, light pink, and white tubular flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies visit the blooms. Keep the bulbs dry when they are dormant.
Pairs well with Casa Blanca lily, Rock rose, and Goldenrod.