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Product Description
Ipheion uniflorum Wisley Blue is the perfect plant for garden borders, rockeries, pathways and pots. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding qualities. Spring Starflower Wisley Blue will produce very attractive lilac-blue star-shaped flowers, each petal has a darker stripe through the middle. Often referred to as the Spring Starflower, the flowers have a lovely sweet scent in mid to late spring. The green strap-shaped foliage has a slight onion scent. It is definitely worthwhile planting somewhere you can appreciate the scent. Very easy to grow, flowering from March-May. Height 20-25cm. Top sized bulbs are supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 25 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 15 cm |
| Annual Growth | 25 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant at a depth of 3- 4 times the size of the bulb |
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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.