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spring starflower

Ipheion uniflorum

Fragrant

Genus: Ipheion
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

I.uniflorum has flower stems 15-20cm, bearing pale silvery blue or whitish flowers in spring. Lax green leaves appear before flowers, usually in winter, but opportunistic growth may occur in autumn. Several named colour selections are available

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide a protective winter mulch where temperatures regularly fall below -10°C

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in summer when dormant

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersLow MaintenanceCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years