Spring Starflower. A pretty flowering bulb with pale silvery-blue star shaped flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to May. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from hard frosts.
Ipheion uniflorum
A pretty flowering bulb with pale silvery-blue star shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Ipheion |
|---|---|
| Species | uniflorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spring Starflower |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Alliaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from hard frosts |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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