About

Bellevalia pycnantha (K. Koch) Losinsk. 'Green Pearl' is a bulbous perennial that blooms in spring, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. It features elongated, strap-like leaves that are greyish-green and can grow as long as 45 cm. The plant produces an upright spike adorned with small, rounded flowers that are pale green and arranged in a conical raceme.

About the genus

Bellevalia consists of bulbous perennials that bloom in spring. These plants feature flat or channelled, strap-like foliage and produce racemes of small flowers that are either bell-shaped or tubular with distinct lobing, available in a range of colors.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Bulbs
Habit
Columnar upright
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Time to full height
1 year
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by removal of offsets from mature bulbs when dormant in summer. Divide congested clumps to maintain vigour
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free