Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo', 1L
£7.00
notes
Acclaimed as one of the best spring starflowers, Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ is a bulbous perennial with onion scented narrow grass-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers in spring. These flowers have a faint green line down each petal, and bear a honey scent, adding to its appeal. Supplied in biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
Dimensions
- 1L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Ingredients
LATEX ALLERGY NOTICE: Please note, the fibres in these coir pots are bound together with natural latex.
Features
notes
Acclaimed as one of the best spring starflowers, Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ is a bulbous perennial with onion scented narrow grass-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers in spring. These flowers have a faint green line down each petal, and bear a honey scent, adding to its appeal. Supplied in biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
Insights
Low maintenance, it’s a great option for underplanting roses and shrubs, and can also be used to great effect by letting it naturalise.
Details
- Flowers: March - May
- Hardy
- Deciduous
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Mulch in winter in cold areas
- Drought tolerant once established
Glossary
Cottage Garden
