Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii'
Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii'
Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii'

Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii'

"Chilean blue crocus"

Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii'

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Description

Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii' is a refined take on the Chilean blue crocus, offering a fresh twist with its striking bicoloured blooms. Each flower is a graceful funnel of vivid blue with a prominent, snow-white throat that seems to glow from within. Measuring 3–4cm across, these crocus-like flowers perch elegantly atop slender stems, framed by neat, greyish-green leaves that complete the picture of springtime sophistication. Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Leichtlinii' may be petite, but it certainly knows how to draw attention.

Holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Tecophilaea 'Leichtlinii' combines exceptional beauty with proven performance. It thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered position—perfect for alpine troughs, raised beds, or treasured pots on the patio. Best admired up close, its early spring flowers bring a welcome jolt of colour just as winter’s grip begins to loosen. Whether you're a seasoned alpine enthusiast or simply looking for something out of the ordinary, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Leichtlinii' offers rare charm and enduring appeal. A little showstopper with an elegant streak, it’s a brilliant addition to any spring garden.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Great for shade

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Leichtlinii'

  • Flower colour

    Blue, white

  • Bulb size

    6/+

  • Established height

    5-10cm

  • Established spread

    5-10cm

  • Plant spacing

    100 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial
    Naturalising

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Partial shade
    Dappled shade
    Full shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Ground cover
    Meadows
    Woodland gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Cut flower Gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Damp
    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

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  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2025
    You can expect your order in September 2025

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
    You can expect your order in October 2025

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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