About
A cormous perennial, with narrow, strap-shaped basal leaves in spring. Upright stems bear loose clusters of creamy yellow buds, opening to funnel-shaped white flowers with greenish midribs in summer.
About the genus
Triteleia are cormous perennials with linear basal leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped flowers opening as the leaves die down
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIn mild areas, may be planted out in light, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. In areas prone to severe frosts, provide winter protection, or grow in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Water freely while in growth; keep almost dry while dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, separating corms while the plants are dormant. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to mature
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free