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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Dietes 'Lemon Drop, Hort] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Dietes 'Orange Drop' (Orange Drop Fortnight Lily) - Evergreen perennial with short narrow dark leaves to 24-30 inches tall with cream flowers in spring through summer that have a distinct orange yellow spot on the base of the petals. This is probably the best of the hybrid Dietes to come from James Gridlian's Oakhurst Nursery. We originally grew this plant under the name Dietes 'Lemon Drop' but were alerted that the true 'Lemon Drop' was a taller plant with paler foliage and that the flowers have a yellow spot. Plant in full sun or light shade and water little to moderately. Plants look best in light shade with infrequent irrigation. Hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Dietes 'Orange Drop'. |
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