Triteleia Stars of Spring - bulbs

Ipheion uniflorum, Triteleia uniflora 'Stars of Spring' - triteleia, brodaeia

APPEARANCE: Hardy spring flowering bulbous plant; star-shaped flowers in delicate blue, white and lavender shades like a miniature agapanthus.
USE FOR: Plant below deciduous trees or group closely in pots for bright spring flowering colour.
CLIMATE: Cool to sub-tropical; should come through a light overnight frost

PLANTING: Bulbs thrive in free draining soil. Prepare clay soil using a clay-breaker and add well composted manure or mulch to help with drainage. Add grit or gravel to your planting holes if your soil is heavy, or plant up into containers. Plant bulbs with the narrow end facing upward, cover with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature. Late Summer-Autumn is the best time for a showy Spring display. Bulbs prefer an open sunny location or filtered sun in warmer climates.
CARE: Once planted, water the soil to set the bulb in place. An occasional light watering is all that's needed until the first flowers appear. Tolerates extended dry periods once established. Once flowering is finished leave plants to die back, it's not the prettiest sight but don't be tempted to trim the yellowing foliage. The nutrients are being drawn back into the bulbs for next year. When the bulbs die back completely remove spent foliage and leave in place for next season.

Contains 10 bulbs.

 

WHEN TO PLANT	DEPTH	SPACING	HEIGHT	FLOWERING
Early Autumn - early Winter	5cmm	5cm	15-20cm	Spring