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Brodiaea californica

The largest species of the genus. The umbels with pink flowers could be at first sight easily confused with a "pink agapanthe". To be planted in half shade where the flowers will last until the end of June.

  • Family :Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Themidaceae
  • Native to :Californie (EU)
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :Pink
  • Hardiness :good
  • Exposure :half-shade, full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :70-100 cm
  • Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-4)