HOW TO GROW HIPPIES

Soil Well-drained and enriched with organic maer.

Aspect Full sun to part shade, sheltered from the wind.

Planting Put the large, onion-like bulb in soil with pointed end up, keeping the neck of the bulb at the soil’s surface.

Spacing Position your hippies 30cm apart.

Feeding Every fortnight once shoots appear.

Watering Once a week, as they’re drought-hardy and over-watering causes stem rot and red rust on the leaves. Never water the bulb nose – water the soil instead.