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.
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The vast majority of bulbous plant dislike a heavy, wet, claggy soil—they often languish and rot! However, if this is the kind of soil you have in your garden, do try growing camassias—they like these conditions. And one of the best is Camassia leichtlinii 'Silk River'. In mid-spring, lime green buds develop on tall, branched flower spikes, along with fresh green foliage. In late spring, the buds open to form a mass of creamy white, star-shaped flowers. Most camassias have flowers in shades of blue, so it is pleasing to grow a white version. And, as with all camassias, the blooms open from the bottom upwards.
Camassias generally are good plants for container-growing, so if you just have a patio garden, terrace or balcony, these plants will be fine for you. Camassia leichtlinii 'Silk River' will also grow well in grass or in borders, in full sun or part shade. Bees and butterflies will adore the flowers as much as you do. Oh, and by they way, this camassia will make a good cut flower, too!
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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 'Silk River'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- 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
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Free draining
Damp - Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy - Suitable for
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Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Meadows
Wildlife gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun, Partial shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Farmer Gracy exclusive
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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