Seed no. 256E
Camassia leichtlinii var. suksdorfii
Wild Hyacinth, Large Camas
£2.95
In stock · approx. 20 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow into a cold frame in spring or at any time. Sow seed thinly 1mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 4-15°C. Germination takes 1-6 months. Known for erratic germination. Allow seedlings to grow on undisturbed for 1 year. Liquid feed if desired. When dormant in summer pot on small bulbs. Grow on for 1-2 years before planting out in summer.
Growing
Prefers a moist, well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil. Intolerant of waterlogging. May require frost-free winter protection.
Cultivation
Propagate via seed. Remove offsets when dormant in winter. Cut back faded flower spikes.
| Genus | Camassia |
|---|---|
| Species | leichtlinii |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common name | Wild Hyacinth, Large Camas |
| Seed number | 256E |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Colour | Blue |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul |
| Seeds per packet | 20 |
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