Conanthera campanulata
Attractive for its panicles of small bellshaped flowers which appear late May. Dormancy sets in late June and the bulb has to be kept dry until September.
The genus
Conanthera:a small genus from S.America all occurring in Chile, especially in open rocky hillsides.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Tecophilaeacea
- Native to :Chili
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue, Violet
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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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. 1-4), July (sem. 1-1)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-3)