Leucocoryne
White clubs
Also known as Beauverdia
- Height × spread
- 0.35m – 0.35m × 0.15m – 0.15m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are 12 bulbous plants in this genus and they all come from Chile. There are also a number of hybrids available. These plants will all be happiest if grown with the protection of a cool alpine house since they are only half-hardy. Two species 'violascens' and 'purpurea' stand 50cm or more in height. 'Ixioides' reaches around 35cm at most, often only half that. The flowers are held in clusters on long stalks and have white, blue or lilac flowers, sometimes white or red eyed. They are summer dormant and often the leaves have come and gone before the flowers make their show.
- Flower colour
- Blue, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 0.35m – 0.35m
- Spread
- 0.15m – 0.15m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Indoor light
- full light at all times
- Indoor temperature
- 5C minimum temperature
- Use for
- Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
AutumnNow
Autumn-Spring · Indoors
Water a little during dormancy
Give a very little water during the period of summer dormancy.
Autumn-Spring · Indoors
Water moderately in autumn to spring
Resume watering in autumn and then water regularly. Reduce watering after flowers fade and the plant enters period of summer dormancy.
Autumn-Spring · Indoors
Balanced feed monthly while in growth
Give the plant a balanced houseplant feed monthly while in growth.
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on the label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), with percentage values for each, choose one where the values are more or less equal.
Autumn-Spring · Outdoors
Water a little during dormancy
Give a very little water during the period of summer dormancy.
Autumn-Spring · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser 2-3 times from autumn
Give a general purpose feed two or three times during the growing season, which commences in autumn. Preferably do not feed within a month of the end of the growing season, so the plant isn't encouraged to make fresh young growth.
Where food elements are listed as three numeric values on the label representing in order Nitrogen(N)-Phosphorus(P)-Potassium(K), with percentage values for each, choose one where the values are more or less equal.
Autumn - early · Planting
Pot/repot autumn bulbs
For best results in pots, plant in bulb compost. To refresh the compost, re-pot every other year in autumn when the plant, which has been dormant, is just coming into growth. Use a pot with drainage holes in the bottom.
Applies to all autumn planted bulbs
Summer
Summer · Planting
Lift as it enters dormancy
The plant needs very little water during summer dormancy. Either protect it from water in the garden, or lift the plant and keep under cover, giving a little water occasionally until autumn when it can be returned to the garden if grown in a mild area.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Loam based compost + sand for repotting
Use a standard loam based compost that is not modified to make it 'moisture retentive'.
Alternatively prepare your own mixture using a loam based compost (John Innes no. 2 or 3) with a handful or two of horticultural sand to make the soil more free-draining.
Indoor temperature · Planting
5C minimum temperature
This plant requires a minimum temperature of 5 Centigrade.
Indoor plant · Planting
Position in a sunny spot, close to window
Give this plant a position where there is as much light and sunlight as possible, within 2-3 metres of a sunny or bright window (one that is south, east, or west facing).