A very pretty perennial with umbels of cyclamen-like flowers in late spring. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dodecatheon clevelandii ssp. insulare
A very pretty perennial with umbels of cyclamen-like flowers in late spring
Additional information
| Generic | Dodecatheon |
|---|---|
| Species | clevelandii |
| Varietry | ssp. insulare |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Dead head regularly |
| Border | Rock garden, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch |
| Propagation | Division |
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