Dichelostemma congestum
Dichelostemma congestum
Dichelostemma congestum
Forktooth ookow, Ookow
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Hélène, 18/09/2021
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Description
Dichelostemma congestum is a perennial bulb with a late flowering. From late May to early June, beautiful compact clusters appear. The flowers are almost round. They have a lovely lavender-blue colour, sometimes leaning towards purple. Its slender deciduous foliage tends to spread and creates a lush green carpet by the end of winter. Perfect for creating a natural space with a slightly wild look, this hardy plant prefers dry summers and will establish itself with ease and without any constraints or monitoring.
Originally from California, Dichelostemma congestum (also known as Brodaea congesta) thrives in open and sunny meadows. In our latitudes, it shows hardiness and prefers well-drained soils, but can also tolerate slightly clayey soils. Its only requirement is relatively dry summers to prevent the bulb from suffering from excessive moisture.
The flowers are perched on tall and slender bare stems that can reach 50 to 70cm (20 to 28in) in height. They are grouped in almost spherical clusters measuring 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. Each flower measures 1 to 2cm (1in) in length and has six beautiful pearly petals ranging in colour from lavender-blue to purple. In the centre, yellow stamens show their heads and complete this spring tableau. Dichelostemma congestum remains green for a long period. Its deciduous growth lasts from January to mid-June. It consists of long ribbon-like leaves measuring 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) in length, generously covering the base and forming a beautiful languid tuft.
Following spring bulbs, Dichelostemma congestum is the ideal partner for a small countryside bed already colonised by grasses or late tulips. The numerous ornamental garlic cultivars are ideal companions to vary the shapes and colours of the pompoms. Its foliage will be welcome in planters and containers to accompany crocuses, daffodils, and grape hyacinths, and its flowering will extend the colour display around the house. Thus, floral compositions can last from February to June.
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Dichelostemma
congestum
Liliaceae
Forktooth ookow, Ookow
North America
Planting and care
Dichelostemma congestum is easy to grow. Place it in a sunny location in well-drained soil. When planting, provide a depth of 10cm (4in). During the summer dormancy, keep it warm and dry to avoid rot at the base of the bulb. Dichelostemma has no specific enemies or diseases, and blooms spontaneously every year without the need for maintenance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.