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.
'Sweet Candle'
Softly spoken but far from ordinary, Camassia 'Sweet Candle' is a rare and exclusive gem. This elegant variety offers something quite unique among camassias: star-shaped flowers in a delicate, blush-pink shade held in graceful, upright clusters. Unlike the more familiar blues and violets, Camassia leichtlinii 'Sweet Candle' brings a gentle warmth to borders and naturalistic planting schemes, its soft pink tones catching the light with a quiet, refined charm. Each slender spike rises well above the foliage, adding height and movement just as the garden shifts into early summer.
Being a rare variety, Camassia 'Sweet Candle' is one to treasure—but not to fuss over. It’s easy to grow, thriving in full sun or light shade with moist but well-drained soil, and returns reliably each year with little maintenance. Plant it in drifts through grass, weave it among perennials, or let it soften the edges of a border—Camassia leichtlinii 'Sweet Candle' adapts beautifully to both formal and relaxed styles. It’s also a magnet for pollinators, adding quiet ecological value alongside its visual appeal. For gardeners seeking a subtle twist on a classic, Camassia 'Sweet Candle' is a graceful, long-lasting addition.
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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 'Sweet'
- Flower colour
- Soft-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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