Overview
Bellevalia rixii is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Bellevalia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bellevalia rixii 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 rixii is a bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Bellevalia, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It blooms in spring, producing racemes of small, bell-shaped or tubular flowers with distinct lobing. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for a range of garden settings such as rock gardens, flower borders, and patios, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and prefers east, south, or west-facing aspects.
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 rixii 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 rixii
- 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 rixii?
Bellevalia rixii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bellevalia rixii need?
Bellevalia rixii 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 rixii hardy in the UK?
Bellevalia rixii 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 rixii?
Seed, Removal of offsets from mature bulbs when dormant in summer, Division of congested clumps to maintain vigour.
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