Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix'

Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix', often known as mixed corn lilies or wand flowers, is one of those plant mixes that feels quietly magical the moment it flowers. Rising on slender, elegant stems, Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix' produces wand-like spikes studded with neat, starry blooms that seem to hover above the foliage. The colour range is joyfully unpredictable, with reds, yellows, whites and pinks all making an appearance, each bloom highlighted by a contrasting dark eye that draws you in for a closer look. Flowering in late spring and early summer, Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix' brings a light, airy presence to borders, gravel gardens and containers, especially when planted in generous drifts. In sunshine, the flowers open fully, catching the light and lending a painterly quality to the garden that feels both relaxed and celebratory.

Best suited to the warmest, sunniest parts of the garden, mixed corn lilies or wand flowers thrives in free-draining soil where its corms can bask in summer warmth. Once established, Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix' is surprisingly resilient, returning each year with renewed enthusiasm and fresh colour combinations. Bees and butterflies are particularly fond of these nectar-rich flowers, adding gentle movement and life to the display. Whether woven through perennial planting or used as a seasonal highlight, Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix' has a natural ability to lift the mood of a space without ever feeling overworked or formal. Plant Ixia 'Fairy Wand Mix' where you can enjoy its details up close, and let its star-spangled wands do the rest.