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Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

Triteleia ixioides Starlight

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Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight', it is the only variety of the genus to bloom in cream yellow. Earlier than the others, it blooms as early as May.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to February, October to December
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Description

Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight', it is the only variety of the genus to bloom cream yellow. Earlier than the others, it blooms as early as May.

Triteleia 'Starlight' blooms from May to June, depending on the region. It produces short inflorescences in umbels 25-30cm (10-12in) tall, at the end of which beautiful upright bell-shaped flowers bloom, bi-coloured, cream yellow, striped with brown.

Small bulbous plants, native to the western United States, Triteleia formerly known as Brodiaea, belong to the garlic family. They produce a mass of fine leaves in spring and wither just before flowering. From late spring, or early summer depending on the varieties, short and slender inflorescences in umbels emerge from the ground. They bear beautiful graphic flowers, in blue, white, yellow or pink funnels.

Moderately hardy to very hardy, Triteleia do not like too much competition, prefer an open, sunny and sheltered spot. They like well-drained, rocky or sandy soils, moist in spring, dry in summer; do not hesitate to plant them directly in pure sand, their hardiness will be even better.

Grow them in the sun, in a rockery, or on the edge of a dry garden with Nepetas, Stipa and Pennisetums.

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Triteleia

Species

ixioides

Cultivar

Starlight

Family

Alliaceae

Product reference11761

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Planting and care

Hardy, Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight', doesn't like too much competition, so prefers an open, sunny and sheltered spot for it. It likes well-draining, rocky or sandy soils, moist in spring and dry in summer; don't hesitate to plant it directly in pure sand, its hardiness will be even better. Earlier than other varieties, plant it in autumn. 

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Planting period

Recommended planting time January to February, October to December
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 20 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich and well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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