How to Grow and Care for Lupines Lupinus spp.
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Brodiaea are bulbous perennials with attractive funnel-shaped flowers in June and July. These can be blue, lilac or white, held at the top of slender stems on an umbel flowerhead, like a small version of an agapanthus. Like agapanthus, this plant does best in a sunny spot, sheltered from frost. Not only are brodiaea an attractive addition to an early summer border and patio pots, but they make excellent cut flowers.
These perennials originate from grasslands and dry woodland on the west coast of North America. There are around 15 species including Brodiaea californica, which has large flowerheads with around 12 lilac flowers on each, Brodiaea coronaria, with purple flowers that have white stamens and the white-flowered Brodiaea hyacinthina. Some brodiaea species have been renamed triteleia – this includes the popular Brodiaea laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’, which you’ll find described as both brodiaea and triteleia.
Brodiaea can be grown from bulbs, known as corms. Ideally, they should be planted in light soil that doesn’t get waterlogged. Although brodiaea is frost hardy, and can survive temperatures down to -5ºC, in cold regions of the UK, they are best planted in containers that can be brought under cover in winter.
How to grow brodiaeaChoose a sunny, sheltered spot for brodiaea. The bulbs can be planted in the autumn for summer flowers, in light, free-draining soil.
Where to grow brodiaeaChoose a sunny spot for brodiaea bulbs, in a mild frost-free area. Alternatively, the corms can be planted in containers in a greenhouse or conservatory.
How to plant brodiaeaPlant brodiaea corms 8-10cm deep and 5-8cm apart in well-drained soil or in containers. Avoid planting in heavy soils. Bulbs should be planted in the autumn or early
How to Grow and Care for Lupines Lupinus spp.
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