Ipheion uniflorum Alberto Castillo
Allthough this "super" Ipheion has only been with us for a few years, it has increased rapidly. Extra large white flowers, glaucuous-green wide foliage. Very suitable for containers or in a rockery.
The genus
Ipheion comes from a Mediteranean climat in the region of North Argentina and South of Brasil. The bulbs have very little protecting tunic and will support some summer water. The common I. uniflorum or its selection 'Wisley Blue' have now been replaced by the largely superior cultivars 'Rolf Fiedler' and 'Alberto Castillo'. Both selections are very good in rockeries but also very recommended for use in containers. The "official"name for this genus is now Tristagma, but for the time being we stick to Ipheion.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Alliaceae
- Native to :Argentine (Buenos Aires).
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 3-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 3-4), April (sem. 1-3)