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Triteleia laxa Queen Fabiola

Triteleia laxa Queen Fabiola
Ithuriel's spear, Grassnut, Wally Basket

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Everything is in the title... I planted them quickly... but well... They didn't yield anything.

Christine H., 18/08/2020

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The Triteleia laxa 'Queen Fabiola' produces a cluster of small sky-blue flowers in early summer; it is one of the most resilient varieties available.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, October to November
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Description

The Triteleia laxa 'Queen Fabiola' produces in early summer a cloud of tiny flowers of a beautiful sky blue striped with navy blue; it is one of the hardiest varieties!

The Triteleia Queen Fabiola blooms from June to July, depending on the region. It produces short umbel inflorescences 20-25cm (8-10in) in height, at the end of which beautiful upright bell-shaped flowers of a magnificent sky blue, striped with navy blue, bloom.

Small bulbous plants native to the western United States, Triteliea, formerly called Brodiaea, belong to the garlic family. They produce a mass of thin leaves in spring and wither just before flowering. Short and thin umbel flower heads emerge right from the ground at the end of spring or early summer, depending on the variety. They bear beautiful architectural flowers in blue, white, yellow or pink funnels.

Moderately hardy to very hardy, Triteleia doesn't like too much competition and prefers an open, sunny and protected spot. They enjoy well-drained, rocky or sandy soils, moist in spring and dry in summer; don't hesitate to plant them directly in pure sand, as their hardiness will be even better.

 

Grow it in the sun (in partial shade in hot climates), in a rockery, or at the edge of a dry garden in the company of catmints, feather grass, and fountain grasses.

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Triteleia - Brodiaea: Planting, Growing and Caring for Your Young Plants
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by Olivier 6 min.
Triteleia - Brodiaea: Planting, Growing and Caring for Your Young Plants
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Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Triteleia

Species

laxa

Cultivar

Queen Fabiola

Family

Alliaceae

Other common names

Ithuriel's spear, Grassnut, Wally Basket

Product reference11731

Planting and care

Very hardy, the Triteleia laxa 'Queen Fabiola' doesn't like too much competition, so it prefers a clear, sunny, and sheltered spot. It prefers well-draining, rocky or sandy soils, moist in spring and dry in summer; don't hesitate to plant it directly in pure sand, its hardiness will only be better.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, October to November
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 20 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

Planting & care advice

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