Triteleia Collection

This is a collection of Triteleia bringing together the varieties 'Corrina', 'Rudy' and 'Silver Queen'. These are bulbs related to ornamental garlic that produce long-lasting umbels of star-shaped flowers in bouquets. They bloom in late spring or early summer, above a tuft of thin, long leaves that disappear early or late in summer. Give them a place in a very sunny rockery for at least part of the day. Perfectly drained soil, even dry in late summer, is the secret to success with these unusual and charming plants. You can also create beautiful containers with these Triteleias!

This collection consists of:

- x 25 Triteleia 'Corrina': this variety produces short inflorescences in umbels 20-25 cm high, composed of upright bells, of a magnificent deep blue-violet.

- x 15 Triteleia 'Rudy': the flowers of this selection are striped with bluish violet on a white background. It blooms at the same time as the previous one and at the same height.

- x 15 Triteleia 'Silver Queen': this cultivar reaches 40-50 cm in height when flowering. Its small star-shaped flowers have petals of iridescent white crossed by a darker central line.

Triteleia and Brodiaea are bulbous plants native to the West Coast of the United States. Their foliage, which resembles that of grasses, can yellow before flowering, which takes place between May and July depending on the climate, growing conditions, and regions. These bulbs thrive in light, well-drained soil, moist during the growing and flowering period, and then drier until early autumn. They are most often planted in autumn, like crocuses and tulips. While most of them have good cold resistance, it is a good idea to protect them with thick mulch in winter in colder regions. Plant the bulbs in small groups, at a depth of 8-10 cm, at a rate of 20 per m². Triteleias multiply by producing bulb offsets.

Plant your Triteleias in full sun (partial shade in the far south), in a rockery or border if the soil is well-drained. These bulbs can be planted among clumps of Nepeta 'Cat's Pyjama' and Stipa tenuifolia. Tulbaghia, small South African plants with corms also related to garlic, with their small pink or violet flowers, as well as Ixia bulbs, are good companions for Triteleias.