Details
- Bulb Size
- 4/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 30 cm
- Flowering Time
- June
- Colour
- Pink & Pastels
Calochortus Cupido
M5198
Often referred to as ‘fairy lanterns’ and ‘butterfly tulips’, the delicate, crepe-paper petals of Calochortus ‘Cupido’ flutter daintily on the breeze.
Calochortus is derived from the Greek meaning ‘beautiful grass’ – a fitting name for the fine, wispy, chive-like foliage crowned by violet-pink, bowl-shaped blooms. Native to California, these pretty, drought-tolerant blooms are rarely seen in the UK, but despite the fragile-looking flowers, this variety is surprisingly robust.
Calochortus ‘Cupido’ will thrive on any free-draining soil, given protection from the worst of the winter wet. A lovely addition to soften rockeries and containers displays.
Care Guide
For thriving Calochortus, choose a sunny, sheltered site. Plant the bulbs in groups, 5 cm deep and 10-15 cm apart in well-drained, gritty soil. Soil should stay moderately damp, but never waterlogged as this may lead to rotting.
Bulbs can be left in the ground in milder regions but should be lifted and stored in a frost-free place to ensure their protection over the winter months in most areas.
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Strong Gold
M5559
Dutch Iris ‘Strong Gold’ lives up to its name with brilliant, golden-yellow blooms that bring instant brightness to the late spring garden. Strong upright stems and grass-like foliage that appears in late winter, followed by glorious flowers in late Spring.
Its long vase life also makes Dutch Iris ‘Strong Gold’ a favourite for indoor arrangements, offering bold, cheerful tones that light up any space. Hardy, graceful, and wonderfully eye-catching.
