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.
'Semiplena'
Tall, showy spikes of semi-double, star-shaped white blooms create a constellation of stars on stars set atop Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena's grass-like foliage. It’s a veritable feast for the eye, and nobody will guess how easily you grew them. Let the stately flower spikes brighten up sunny spots or plant your Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena' bulbs in dappled shade beneath deciduous trees. Camassias are an excellent option for gardens with heavy soil that’s too water-retaining for most bulb varieties, and there’s no need to lift them in summer when they enter dormancy.
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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 'Semiplena'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
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
-
Loam
Clay
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
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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choice to delivery
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