Overview
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Triteleia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0-0.1 metre wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and prairie planting.
About
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' is a half-hardy perennial featuring narrow, linear leaves that can grow up to 40 cm in length. In early summer, it produces loose clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in a violet blue hue, each petal adorned with a darker central stripe. The flower stems reach heights of up to 60 cm.
About the genus
Triteleia are perennial plants that grow from corms, featuring narrow leaves at the base. As the foliage begins to wither, they produce clusters of funnel-shaped flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Triteleia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'
- Cultivation
- In mild, frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in light, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. In areas prone to frosts, may be grown in a cool greenhouse or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Water freely while in growth; keep almost dry while dormant
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division, separating corms while the plants are dormant. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to mature
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'?
In mild, frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in light, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. In areas prone to frosts, may be grown in a cool greenhouse or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Water freely while in growth; keep almost dry while dormant.
Where is the best place to plant Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'?
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' need?
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'?
No pruning required.
How big does Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' grow?
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0-0.1 metre. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' hardy in the UK?
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' has a UK hardiness rating of H3.
How do I propagate Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'?
Propagate by seed or by division, separating corms while the plants are dormant. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to mature.