How to Grow Bessera
Position – Full sun
Soil – Well-drained
Flowering Period –Summer and autumn
Hardiness – Tender
Where to plant Bessera
Bessera are best planted in a well-drained, loam-based soil within an acidic, alkaline or neutral PH balance. They are best planted in a sheltered position where they will receive full sun. Bessera are well suited to borders and containers and are perfect for a tropical garden.
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How to plant Bessera
A good way to grow the bulbs is to plant them in bulb pots and sunk the whole pot into the ground. Plant out once the risk of frost has passed.
How to care for Bessera
Water moderately during growth and keep dry once the foliage dies down. Keep dormant bulbs dry over winter, bringing them inside when the flowers have finished and the foliage has died back and store in a dry dark location.
How to propagate Bessera
It is possible to propagate Bessera by seed sown indoors or by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs.
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