× Amarine tubergenii 'Aphrodite (PBR) Belladiva Series'

Plant bulbs in spring in well-drained soil, leaving the neck just above the surface and spacing them around 15-20cm (6-8in) apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered position where they won’t be shaded or crowded. They can be grown in large pots, particularly where drainage or winter protection is a concern, providing the well-insulated (thick-walled) pot, and compost is freely draining.

Water during active growth, keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged, as excess moisture can cause the bulbs to rot. After flowering, allow the foliage to develop and die back naturally, as this helps replenish the bulbs for the following year. Avoid disturbing established clumps unless they become overcrowded.

In colder regions, protect bulbs with a layer of dry mulch once the foliage has died back, or move potted plants into an unheated greenhouse over winter.