Hyacinthoides lingulata

Description

This superb dwarf specimen is best suited to a protected area from winter wet and will slowly bulk up in the alpine rock garden, scree or container. Flowering in late Summer to Autumn it is a real rarity that will keep you interested for a long time. Originally we grew these from seed but now mature enough we sow seed direct to pots and use offsets for propagation. This bulb is dormant through summer so a sunny drier spot is ideal during this period.

Flowering: Autumn

Hardiness: Hardy – if kept in moist free draining soil through winter

Height: 8cm

Spread: 8cm

Common Name:

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Asparagaceae

Foliage: ovate

Basic Colour: ( blue )

Flower Colour: blue

Natural Flowering: September – October

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 8cm

Soil Requirements:  average / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / rock garden

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / Scented

Pruning: cut back in may and leave dry in summer. Water in September to flower

Tolerates: drought tolerant / shallow soil

Origin: Morocco – Tunisia