Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 5/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 20 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Flowering Time
- May
- June
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
- Small Garden & Balcony
Ipheion Alberto Castillo
M5555
Description
Perfect, star-shaped flowers of pure white are produced in abundance on Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ during May and June, with a second flush of flowers in autumn.
The bulbs of this early summer beauty should be planted in autumn, in groups or ribbons near the front of the border, in a rockery, or in containers of loam-based compost. Ipheion prefer full sun and well-drained soil.
Elegant, wiry stems up to 20 cm tall hold the exquisite, sweetly scented flowers above clumps of glaucous foliage.
Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for plant excellence and reliability.
Care Guide
Excellent for rockeries or front of borders.
Plant in a sheltered spot, in partial shade in well-drained soil, 2-5 cm deep, 7-10 cm apart. Only a few blooms in the first year, but after a few years will flower profusely.
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Paeony Tulip Mixture
T1824
A stunning, tonal mix of paeony-flowering tulips to plant a garden masterpiece rivalling Monet’s waterlily paintings.
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Dream Club
T1941
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Negrita
T1372
Widely considered to be the ultimate Triumph tulip, the sensational blooms of Mid Season Tulip ‘Negrita’ will bring drama to your spring display with their luxurious, velvety tones and chic silhouette. With petals of the deepest plum purple tinted with beetroot veining, this mesmerising variety is overlaid by a glossy lacquer.
Whilst this mid-season tulip demands attention in the garden, it is also highly sought after as a cut flower – the intense hues add notable sophistication to floral arrangements and bouquets. Renowned for its exceptional perennial qualities, tulip ‘Negrita’ will return each season, enhancing your garden for many years to come.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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