About
A bulbous perennial with narrow leaves and umbels of aromatic, funnel-shaped, purple-eyed, pale lilac flowers 2.5cm across, in spring.
About the genus
Leucocoryne are bulbous perennials with grassy, garlic-scented folaige and umbels of funnel-shaped purple, blue or white flowers in spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toChile
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationPlant bulbs 10cm deep in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil. Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in leaf. Reduce water after flowering and keep almost dry when dormant in summer. Pot on every two years, in autumn
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets in autumn prior to repotting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free