I have no experience with these. In fact, I didn't know what they were, but your question intrigued me. I found this link from the Floral Design Institute, which includes their flower library with conditioning and design tips. Here is a link that might be useful: Floral Design Institute Flower Library

Ooooh, I love ixia! I planted some, but in the wrong spot so of course they never came back (sigh) after a big shrub overshadowed them. Yours are so beautiful.

Hello, How are these in your garden? Did you have to dig them up and store them for the winter? I had dahlias that stayed in the ground this past winter (which I thought was pretty cold) and they came back fine. Did you plant these in the spring or fall? Thanks in advance for your info/experience. Anita

Apologies for the lateness of this message. Was busy for quite a while, not tuned in. I do agree w/ the above message from Greenwitch re. drainage. I've grown Ixias in pots for 20 yrs, in Central Coast Calif. & No. Cal. climates. In the fall I place about 20 corms on top of planting mix in a med. to lg. pot, cover w/ about 1" of soil mix ,place in a protected spot & water during the winter if we have a dry spell. In Oregon you'll have to find a frost protected spot & not allow them to remain soaked. Have a conservatory or protected place under the eaves? that should work, covered w/ a fluffy mulch like pine needles or something. Foliage (spearlike) begins to emerge in spring (remove the mulch) after Dutch bulbs have bloomed. I water during bloom & fertilize sparingly. They like a warm spot, so place near a west or south wall. I use the cut blooms inside for arrangements - great colors. When foliage browns & looks tacky, move pot to storage area, (move to garage or shed?) in protected area out of rain or sprinklers. allow to dry thoroughly. Cut foliage back to ground when totally brown. In the fall, bring them out & begin watering. Easy, easy, they'll bloom for years this way. Ixias are wonderful additions to my front entry, fun & uncommon.