Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
'Candy Candle'
Camassia 'Candy Candle' brings a softer, more playful note to late spring, its upright spires lined with neatly arranged, star-shaped flowers in gentle shades of pink. Each bloom opens in succession along the stem, creating a pleasing sense of rhythm and movement that draws the eye upward without ever feeling rigid. The colour is fresh and lightly sugared, lending Camassia 'Candy Candle' an easy charm that sits somewhere between delicate and quietly cheerful. Rising to around 70cm, Camassia leichtlinii 'Candy Candle' is supported by slender, upright green foliage that forms a tidy clump, offering structure before and after flowering.
Flowering from late spring into early summer, Camassia 'Candy Candle' bridges the seasonal gap with effortless grace. It works beautifully in naturalistic planting, weaving through grasses or perennials, but is equally at home in more traditional borders where its vertical form adds lightness and lift. Camassia 'Candy Candle' pairs particularly well with soft blues, whites and fresh greens, creating combinations that feel both calm and quietly uplifting. Reliable and undemanding, Camassia leichtlinii 'Candy Candle' is a lovely choice for those seeking something a little different, offering elegance with a hint of sweetness.
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Camassia leichtlinii 'Candy Candle'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- Established height
- 70-90cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 30 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Borders
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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