Erythronium

Erythronium White Beauty

• Position: partial to full shade
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, freely draining soil that does not dry out
• Rate of growth: fast
• Flowering period: March and April
• Flower colour: creamy-white
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  This plant has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and deservedly so. It boasts creamy-white flowers with brown markings that nod on tall, wiry stems in early spring. The petals curl backwards making it look a little like a miniature lily, and it thrives in shady spots. The foliage has bronze mottling which gradually fades as it matures. It is a vigorous grower and is perfect for planting in moist woodlands and meadows.
  
  
• Garden care: Plant bulbs 15 - 20cm deep and 15cm apart in naturalistic drifts where they can be left undisturbed for several years. Try to avoid planting under shrubs or trees that will soak up all the soil moisture in the summer.