Camassia Leichtlinii Semi-Plena
Delivery: From end August
Creamy-white. Semi double. Tall spike of around 100 star shaped slightly recurved flowers appear from the mid-green leaves perfect for planting in a meadow or middle to back of the border. Camassia are good cut flowers.
| Colour | Cream, White |
|---|---|
| Delivery | From end August |
| Garden Position | Sun, Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Height (Mature plant) | 70 cm |
| Month of Blooming | May (Late), June |
| Planting Depth | 15cm |
| Planting Time | Autumn, Winter |
| Planting density (per m2) | 25 |
| Planting position | Middle, Back |
| Scented | No |
| Size | 14/+ cm Bulb |
| Special Features | Animal Resistant, Good for Cut Flowers, Naturalising |
| Suitable for Pots | No |
| Type of Soil | Fertile, Humus Rich, Moist, Well Drained |
Camassia Leichtlinii Semi-Plena have stems of over a metre tall. The flowers begin from about half way up the stem and open sequentially from the bottom. Prolonging the flowering time of these grassland flowers from North America.
Semi-Plena means semi double, which is an unusual phrase. The petals are indeed doubled up but still maintain some of the original single form.
Semi-Plena are a soft cream colour, and despite their size and presence they don’t dominate the garden with bright colours.
They are a hardy bulb and will multiply over the years. Just make sure they are planted in moist but well draining soil. They enjoy the sun but can tolerate a bit of shade.
