🌼 Ipheion 'White Star' (10 bulbs) – White star and spring fragrance ✨ Submitted by Van Noort
Ipheion 'White Star' , also called Spring Star , is a small bulbous perennial that offers delicate, white, star-shaped flowers that are lightly scented.
Its pure six-petaled flowers , carried by fine, supple foliage, appear from the beginning of spring, creating a luminous, natural and poetic carpet .
Very hardy and easy to naturalize, ipheion is perfect for soft borders , flower meadows , rockery corners or discreet pots .
Undemanding and very floriferous, it returns faithfully each year with ever more abundance.
A miniature bulb of great finesse, for a delicate and luminous garden. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 15 to 20 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low
📍 Ideal soil : Light, drained, even dry in summer
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing Ipheion 'White Star'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, for flowering at the very beginning of spring.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for natural borders , under deciduous shrubs , sunny rockeries or gravel gardens . It grows slowly into charming carpets.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Very pretty in a miniature pot , low planter or mixed arrangement of small bulbs . Place near passageways to enjoy its delicate fragrance.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 5 to 8 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 5 to 8 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light at planting, unnecessary afterward except in the event of prolonged drought
💡 Gardening tip : Combine it with crocuses , white muscari , or chionodoxas to create a bright and light picture from the first days of spring.
🌿 Maintenance of the Ipheion 'White Star'
💦 Watering : Not necessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : No need for fertile soil; small addition possible in spring in pots
✂️ Pruning : Allow foliage to dry naturally before cutting
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the Ipheion 'White Star'?
✅ White star-shaped bloom , bright and elegant
✅ Very hardy and easy to naturalize
✅ Ideal for discreet borders , bulb meadows , or seasonal pots
✅ Subtle fragrance , perfect for natural and effortless gardens
✨ Give spring a discreet and poetic glow with the Ipheion 'White Star' , proposed by Van Noort — a small floral star, full of freshness and lightness. ✨
🌿 Pair with small early bulbs, pastel tones or fine foliage for a natural and delicate ambiance. 😊