Leucocoryne splish-splash

The name "Splish Splash" likely refers to a Leucocoryne selection or cultivar whose precise parentage (probably derived from L. purpurea or a garden hybrid) could not be confirmed with certainty; the name suggests bicoloured or splashed flowers. The genus Leucocoryne, native to central Chile, comprises perennials growing from a tunicated bulb, with narrow, grass-like, garlic-scented foliage that often withers before flowering. The scapes bear fragrant, star-shaped flowers in umbels, in shades of white, mauve, blue or violet depending on the species. It flowers in spring. Grow in well-drained soil, in a warm, sunny position, with a dry summer dormancy.