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Ipheion uniflorum Summerskies /100

A latest edition to the new Iphieon forms: Very deep rose pink, and a rich color- with a hint of magenta. Very different and distinctive. In addition it had a record flowering time December--March

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 The common I. uniflorum or its selection 'Wisley Blue' have now been replaced by the largely superior cultivars 'Rolf Fiedler' and 'Alberto Castillo'.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 :Blue
  • Hardiness :good
  • Exposure :half-shade, full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :0-15 cm
  • Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :August (sem. 3-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3), September (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :January (sem. 2-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1), December (sem. 4-4)