Calochortus 'Cupido'
"Monterey mariposa lily"
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Description
Whilst it's delicate in looks, Calochortus 'Cupido' is easy to grow and surprising resilient. This half hardy spring flowering bulb eventually naturalises to form neat little clumps which thrive in sun or partial shade. Give this Calochortus plant, also known as the Monterey mariposa lily, a sheltered spot and a little winter protection and it will grace you with its presence every spring for years to come. It’s magical in a woodland planting scheme with free-draining soil, or if you have a sheltered rockery or stony area it'll also look great there.
It’s always great to have butterflies in your garden, and now you can enjoy them in flower form! Named after a species of butterfly (Cupido), these delicate fluttery flowers are gracefully feather-weight and almost translucent to look at, and these upright cup-like blooms have dainty wing-like petals in the softest shade of lilac-mauve, so it's easy to see how this comparison was made. With fairy-garden looks, this elegant Calochortus 'Cupido' plant is a great choice for more subtle planting schemes where it can receive plenty of attention!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Drought tolerant
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Calochortus 'Cupido'
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Flower colour
Pink
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Bulb size
4/+
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
25 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower Gardens
Rockery -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Calochortus 'Cupido' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Monterey mariposa lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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