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.
If you want something brand new, quite rare, a little unusual, and with lots of staying power, and of course with simply stunning flowers, then Camassia leichtlinii 'Aurora' is just the thing. The tall flower spikes, up to 90cm high, are clothed with star-shaped blooms of light mauve-purple, fading to a very pale pink, with a bluish stripe on the reverse. The centres of the blooms are bright green, and the flower clusters are dotted with golden yellow anthers. As with all camassias, the flowers of 'Aurora' open from the bottom upwards.
Camassia leichtlinii 'Aurora' are tough and have a reputation for naturalizing in gardens. That means you don’t need to lift and store them every year. Just make sure the soil isn’t too soggy during the dormant season. They may be grown in full sun or part-shade, and are at their absolute best in early summer. Camassia leichtlinii 'Aurora' are good for beds, borders, grassland and as cut flowers for bringing inside.
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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 'Aurora'
- Flower colour
- Mauve, lilac, purple
- 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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