Overview

Baeometra uniflora from Malmesbury is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Baeometra, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Baeometra uniflora from Malmesbury grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include rock garden, border edging and container planting.

About

Baeometra uniflora from Malmesbury is a clump-forming cultivar of the genus Baeometra, belonging to the Colchicaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for rock gardens, border edging, and container planting. It is best grown in spring and summer, and can be propagated by seed or corm offsets.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Baeometra

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Baeometra uniflora from Malmesbury size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock garden, border edging, container planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Baeometra uniflora from Malmesbury

Propagation

Seed, corm offsets

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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