About
A low-growing bulb to around 15cm high, with pairs of linear, semi-upright green leaves. Produces sprays of six to eight small, star-shaped white flowers in early to mid spring.
About the genus
Puschkinia is a dwarf bulbous perennial with erect basal leaves and racemes of star-shaped pale blue flowers, each tepal with a darker blue central stripe
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Thrives in moist soil but will not tolerate waterlogging. Suitable for naturalising (see bulbs: naturalising for advice)
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in summer or autumn in containers in a cold frame, or by division, separate offsets as the leaves die down
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a virus