Sternbergia lutea Angustifolia Group
winter daffodil Angustifolia Group
Angustifolia Group are bulbous perennials, up to 15cm high, with 4-6 very narrow, strap-shaped, dark green leaves, up to 30cm long, and bright yellow, goblet-shaped flowers, 1-2cm across, in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Sternbergia are bulbous perennials with linear or strap-shaped basal leaves and solitary crocus-like flowers on leafless stems in autumn, late winter or spring
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 15cm deep in late summer or early autumn in a warm, very sunny position, such as in front of a south-facing wall, in very well-drained soil, and leave undisturbed unless they start producing fewer flowers. In an alpine house or bulb frame, grow in full light in equal parts loam, leafmould and sharp sand, and water moderately when in growth, gradually reducing water as the leaves die back and the bulb becomes dormant
Propagation
Propagate by division of offsets from large clumps when dormant in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to narcissus bulb flies, large narcissus bulb flies, and narcissus eelworms
Diseases
May be susceptible to daffodil viruses
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