Good plant #149 - Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo'

This is a tremendous early spring flowering bulb and seems to be rare in cultivation.

I came across a massive swathe of it following the edge of a 20ft path to the mother-in-law's front door a few years ago. Masses of flowers and grass-like leaves. It survived even the very cold winters of 2010/2011.

The bulbs need to be planted quite deeply; 3 to 4 inches. It lends itself to pots. However, the pots should be moved indoors in very severe and persistent winter conditions.

It likes sunny spots and must have free draining soil.

Clumps can be lifted and divided in summer.

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