A beautiful hardy bulb with white pendant 1½in (4cm) blooms heavily chequered with pink, plum or purple. Can be grown in grass and often self seeds to make delightful colonies of nodding bells. Flowers spring, Hgt. 15cm (6in).
Sowing Instructions. Sow thinly from autumn to spring in a good seed compost with 1/3rd coarse grit or perlite added. Just cover the seed with compost and then add 6mm (¼in) of chippings or grit. Place outside in a shady spot, open to the weather. Germination can take 1-12 months, Keep the compost moist through the summer, once most have germinated, move to a coldframe or well lit spot in the garden and keep well watered.
Growing Instructions. Transplant carefully when the bulbs are dormant and grow on for 2-3 seasons before planting out in full sun and well drained soil 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions. They can grow in grass if it isn't cut until the leaves die down.
£3.89
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