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.
'Twilight Candle'
Camassia 'Twilight Candle' captures that fleeting, atmospheric moment between day and night, when colours soften and deepen into shades of blue and purple. Its slender spires are lined with compact, star-shaped flowers in cool blue-purple tones, each bloom opening in gentle succession along the stem. The effect is both calming and quietly captivating, with Camassia 'Twilight Candle' bringing a sense of depth and stillness to the late spring garden. Rising to around 70cm, Camassia leichtlinii 'Twilight Candle' is supported by long, narrow, upright green foliage that forms a neat, architectural clump.
Flowering from late spring into early summer, Camassia 'Twilight Candle' is ideal for weaving through naturalistic planting schemes or adding vertical interest to mixed borders. Its dusky colouring pairs beautifully with soft whites, silvery foliage and gentle pastels, while also providing contrast to brighter spring tones. Camassia 'Twilight Candle' is particularly effective when planted in groups, where its rhythmic flowering creates a relaxed, cohesive look. Undemanding and reliably perennial, Camassia leichtlinii 'Twilight Candle' offers a more contemplative take on spring colour, perfect for gardens that favour subtlety over showiness.
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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 'Twilight Candle'
- Flower colour
- Blue, 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
-
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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