Overview

Dipterostemon capitatus 'Ginny's Giant' is a plant with a clump-forming, bulbous perennial habit in the genus Dipterostemon, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear, grass-like foliage. Dipterostemon capitatus 'Ginny's Giant' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include border and wildflower meadow.

About

Dipterostemon capitatus 'Ginny's Giant' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. This cultivar features linear, grass-like foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for borders and wildflower meadows, it is of interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed or bulb offsets.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dipterostemon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Dipterostemon capitatus 'Ginny's Giant' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming, Bulbous perennial

Foliage

Linear, Grass-like

Suggested uses

Border, Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dipterostemon capitatus 'Ginny's Giant'

Propagation

Seed, Bulb offsets

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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