Overview
Sternbergia lutea var. lutea is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Sternbergia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sternbergia lutea var. lutea 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 var. lutea is a clump-forming cultivar of the Sternbergia genus, which comprises bulb-forming perennials with narrow, strap-like basal leaves. This deciduous plant produces single, crocus-like flowers on leafless stems, typically appearing in spring. It thrives in well-drained soil under full sun and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for sheltered positions with south, east, or west aspects, it adapts to various soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, Mediterranean climate plantings, and flower borders or beds.
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 var. lutea 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 var. lutea
- 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 var. lutea?
Sternbergia lutea var. lutea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sternbergia lutea var. lutea need?
Sternbergia lutea var. lutea 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 var. lutea hardy in the UK?
Sternbergia lutea var. lutea 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 var. lutea?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Sternbergia genus
- Sternbergia colchicifloraTurkish starflower
- Sternbergia greuteriana
- Sternbergia lutea from Bisceglie, Italy
- Sternbergia lutea from Dodona, Greecewinter daffodil from Dodona, Greece
- Sternbergia sicula from Italy