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Product Description
Ipheion Uniflorum Charlotte Bishop is a hardy star-shaped light pink flower native to Argentina, often called the Spring Starflower. They are beautifully scented in late winter and spring, the narrow strap-shaped leaves have a slight onion scent. The pink petals on Spring Starflower Charlotte Bishop have a slightly darkened centre and a darker stripe down the middle of each petal. They are very easy to grow and look fabulous planted in drifts, rockeries and especially somewhere you can appreciate the sweet scent. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height 25cm. Flowering is from March-May. Top sized bulbs are supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 25 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 15 cm |
| Annual Growth | 20 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant 8cm deep. |
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| Soil Type | Fertile, well drained soil. |
Growing at a glance…
These small spring-flowering blooms are perfect for use as ground cover in beds and containers. They prefer sunny conditions, especially when in bloom. If your garden struggles for sunlight, plant them in containers and move them around the garden to wherever the sun hits. Grow in moist, well-drained soil, about 8-10cm deep. Allow to die back before pruning in late spring.