Camassia 'Maybelle'
Vivid violet-blue spring stars
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Camassia 'Maybelle'
- Delivering an unforgettable late-spring show, Camassia 'Maybelle' produces dense spikes of vivid violet-blue, star-shaped flowers. These intensely coloured, jewel-like blooms are beautifully highlighted by prominent contrasting yellow stamens.
- Thriving in heavier, moisture-retentive soils, it is the perfect choice for damp borders or naturalising in grass. This robust bulb flourishes in heavy clay and damp spots where many other traditional spring bulbs would rot.
- Boasting a neat, upright clump-forming habit, it is more compact than other varieties, reaching around 60cm in height. This makes it incredibly versatile for the middle of a cottage border or for growing in large patio containers.
- It is a fully hardy and remarkably low-maintenance perennial bulb that reliably returns year after year. Simply plant it in autumn in full sun or partial shade, and leave it to slowly multiply and form impressive, naturalistic drifts.
- Opening sequentially from the bottom to the top of the stem, it is a fantastic magnet for bees and a superb, long-lasting cut flower. Bringing a few of these vibrant stems indoors adds wonderful architectural elegance to spring floral arrangements.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Camassia 'Maybelle' can be grown in 30 cm pots, providing striking spikes in spring temperatures around 15°C.
How big does it get?
Camassia 'Maybelle' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Camassia 'Maybelle' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Camassia 'Maybelle' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Camassia 'Maybelle' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Camassia 'Maybelle' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Camassia 'Maybelle' has an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in the coldest areas.
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