Brodiaea californica Babylon

This gorgeous selection out of B. californica has clusters of star-shaped amethyst-pink flowers adored by the Dutch cut flower trade. Brodiaea is best grown in somewhat moist, fertile, well-draining soil in full sun to partial sunlight (never shade) with winter and spring moisture followed by summer dryness, but never in a spot that gets waterlogged at any time. Top size I corms. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: May/June. Plant 4" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 6-9. Height: 24".

Brodiaeas are The Art & Soul of Spring.

Brodiaea Horticultural Tips                Stinze Plantings
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Available in units of 10 with volume discount pricing.

10 bulbs $9.75
20 bulbs $17.50
50 bulbs $30.50
100 bulbs $55.00
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  • Brodiaea
    This northwest U.S. native genus previously included Triteleia and Dichelostemma that are closely related, but are now split apart. Best planted in substantive clusters, perennializing Brodaiea produces upright umbels of star-shaped florets on strong stems. They are best grown in sandy, well-draining soil in full sun with winter and spring moisture followed by summer dryness. Top size corms. Bloom time: May/June. Plant 4” deep and 3” to 4” apart. HZ: 6-9. 24”.

    Brodiaeas are The Art & Soul of Spring.

    Brodiaea Horticultural Tips       Stinze Plantings

Brodiaea
This northwest U.S. native genus previously included Triteleia and Dichelostemma that are closely related, but are now split apart. Best planted in substantive clusters, perennializing Brodaiea produces upright umbels of star-shaped florets on strong stems. They are best grown in sandy, well-draining soil in full sun with winter and spring moisture followed by summer dryness. Top size corms. Bloom time: May/June. Plant 4” deep and 3” to 4” apart. HZ: 6-9. 24”.

Brodiaeas are The Art & Soul of Spring.

Brodiaea Horticultural Tips       Stinze Plantings

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