A spectacular flowering bulb producing pretty heads of purple to deep blue flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Triteleia laxa
A spectacular flowering bulb producing pretty heads of purple to deep blue flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Triteleia |
|---|---|
| Species | laxa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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