Erythronium umbilicatum

Description

Erythronium umbilicatum is a lovely variety with small yellow flowers which have an unusual brown stripe on the outside of the petals and fantastic mottled leaves. Erythronium umbilicatum will make superb addition to shady woodland areas in your garden. Plant immediately on arrival in well drained soil approximately 3 inches deep.

Erythronium are bulbous perennials with paired, ovate or broadly elliptic leaves, and leafless stems bearing one or more nodding, star-shaped flowers with recurved petals. Erythronium are wonderfully elegant with their slender, upright stems which each carry multiple blooms with exotic-looking reflexed petals.

Cultivation Instructions

Before planting cultivate the soil to a depth of 4-6 inches deep.  Ensure soils are well drained and do not dry out in the summer.  Plant immediately on arrival approximately 4-5 inches deep in a good well drained soil.

Care tips:

Work well when grown in the shady areas of the garden

Feed regularly during the growing season with high potash and phosphate foods such as  bone meal or tomato food.

Growing Information

Flowering Height: 6 inches (15cm)

Flowering Period: March-April

Aspect: Semi shaded woodland area.

Soil type: Free draining light, humus rich soils

Scented: N/A

Planting Depth: Approximately 3-4 inches below soil surface.

Planting distance: 10-15cms (8-12″)

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