Overview
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Sternbergia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece is a bulbous member of the Amaryllidaceae that produces yellow, autumn-flowering blooms. It forms clumps and is deciduous, retreating to the bulb between seasons. Give it a sunny, well-drained site on chalk, clay, loam or sand and a sheltered aspect. It is rated H4, suitable for average UK garden winters.
About the genus
Sternbergia is a genus of Eurasian and North African plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. The genus comprises eight recognised species that show a broad distribution throughout the Mediterranean Basin as well as central and southwestern Asia.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sternbergia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Narcissus bulb flies, narcissus eelworms
- Disease resistance
- Daffodil viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece?
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece need?
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece 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 Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece hardy in the UK?
Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greece?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Sternbergia genus
- Sternbergia colchicifloraTurkish starflower
- Sternbergia greuteriana
- Sternbergia lutea from Bisceglie, Italy
- Sternbergia lutea var. lutea
- Sternbergia sicula from Italy