Dietes Grandiflora

Grown from seed two years ago and residing in my back bedroom now. 3 flower stems spiking up. I am elated! Wish I could get it outdoors - but not yet.

I thought it would take another couple of years since it has to make a rhizome (or something bulbous.)

Yes - I will take pics. These are lovely plants.

I really need to see a picture as I do not know this plant at all.
Thanks in advance!

@CarolineScott - There are several type of Dietes in the data base here. This is the one I am growing.

Butterfly Iris (Dietes grandiflora)

I don't remember how many I planted - likely 6 cells. The pot I have them in has 3 or 4 plants and I will likely up-size the pot this year.

They are tender in my zone as they are from S. Africa. During the Summer, I place them outside in full sun. I bring them in mid October and have kept them in my back bedroom now for 2 winters where they get West window sun. I also have Dierama in there with them among other tropicals and tenders.

Showing lots of color. Will likely be in full bloom in a few days. No real idea cause I have never seen one bloom before.

Waiting to see

They look lovely from photos I have seen

Bloom lasted for like less than 2 days. Was gonna take a pic this morning and both blooms were done.

I must say, it was beautiful -- while it lasted.

Next time don't move so slow!!

It bloomed again!!!

I knew nothing about their bloom.

Here is a pic of mine :




Sorry - the pic is kinda sucky. I know nothing about using my wife's camera.

very nice