Good Morning!
A little later than planned seeing as we are now into the month of May, but here is ...
The PLANT OF THE MONTH for April which is ERYTHRONIUM 'PAGODA'!
Erythronium (or Dog's Tooth Violet) 'Pagoda' is a bulbous perennial with broad glossy leaves and leafless stems which hold one or more of the yellow star shaped flowers.
The plant is fully hardy and flowers from the start of March providing you with weeks of interest.
Erythronium (or Dog's Tooth Violet) 'Pagoda' is a bulbous perennial with broad glossy leaves and leafless stems which hold one or more of the yellow star shaped flowers.
The plant is fully hardy and flowers from the start of March providing you with weeks of interest.
(Please Note - The foliage in the background of this photo is from a Hebe, not the Erythronium)
CULTIVATION
You can plant Erythroniums either 'in the green' or as a bulb, if planting as a bulb plant at a depth of 15cm and 15cm apart.
Erythroniums prefer to be planted in partial shade in most but well drained soil that doesn't dry out completely. However they will be happy facing any aspect (North, West, South or East) and will cope in both sheltered or exposed positions on any soil or pH level.
PROBLEMS
Slugs can take rather a liking to these plants but they are generally disease free!
HAPPY GROWING!
XXX
Erythroniums prefer to be planted in partial shade in most but well drained soil that doesn't dry out completely. However they will be happy facing any aspect (North, West, South or East) and will cope in both sheltered or exposed positions on any soil or pH level.
PROBLEMS
Slugs can take rather a liking to these plants but they are generally disease free!
HAPPY GROWING!
XXX
What a lovely little plant, Nat! The leaves are especially nice when dropped wtih Glossy Accents! ;) Delicate flowers in a lovely lemon shade - shame the slugs like them too! Hope you get chance to enjoy some of the sunshine in the garden this week! Hugs, Lisa x
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