Bloomeria crocea — Golden Stars
Bloomeria is a small genus from southern California, which is quite close to Triteleia. Also very late in development: in May produces 50cm stems with 15cm wide umbels made up of numerous bright yellow flowers. Very recommended in association with T. laxa; also make a very good cut flower.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Themidaceae
- Common name : Golden Stars
- Native to :Californie (Sud, Montagnes côtères et Baja California)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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Planting :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. 1-2), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1)