Overview
Bellevalia atroviolacea is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Bellevalia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bellevalia atroviolacea grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs and banks and slopes.
About
Bellevalia atroviolacea is a cultivar of Bellevalia, a genus of bulbous perennials in the Asparagaceae family that bloom in spring. This plant has a columnar upright habit with deciduous, strap-like foliage. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings such as rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed, offsets, or division.
About the genus
Bellevalia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. It was first described as a genus in 1808.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bellevalia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Bellevalia atroviolacea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bellevalia atroviolacea
- Propagation
- Seed, Removal of offsets from mature bulbs when dormant in summer, Division of congested clumps to maintain vigour
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bellevalia atroviolacea?
Bellevalia atroviolacea prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bellevalia atroviolacea need?
Bellevalia atroviolacea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bellevalia atroviolacea hardy in the UK?
Bellevalia atroviolacea has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Bellevalia atroviolacea?
Seed, Removal of offsets from mature bulbs when dormant in summer, Division of congested clumps to maintain vigour.
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