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Dichelostemma volubilis

The genus

A Californian genus close toTriteleia and Brodiaea. Late in development and flowering, but therefore quite hardy. Humidity during the dormancy period will cause rotting of the basal plate.

  • Family :Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Themidaceae
  • Native to : E.U. (N. Californie, Oregon)
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :Mauve
  • Hardiness :good
  • Exposure :full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :150+ cm
  • Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Climber

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :July (sem. 3-4), 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. 1-1), August (sem. 1-3), November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2)