Height: 2 ½–3ft (75–90cm)

Spread: 8–10in (20–25cm)

Winter: See below

Summer: See below

Care: As soon as bulbs are available in autumn, pot them singly into 6–8in (15–20cm) pots, using soil-based compost. Cover the bulb’s top with 1 ½–2in (36–50mm) of compost. Water the compost and place in a dark position with a temperature of about 37–41°F (3–5°C) to encourage root development. Keep compost lightly moist. When new shoots appear, move into light shade; gradually increase light and raise the temperature to 46–50°F (8–10°C)—no higher. When flowers fade, reduce to 37–41°F (3–5°C) and keep compost moist to prevent bulbs drying out.

Propagation: Buy fresh bulbs each year. After flowering, place the pot in a cool, shaded position outdoors. Plant bulbs into a border early the following spring.