Puschkinia Libanotica

Puschkinia libanotica (20 bulbs) Starry pearls and undergrowth freshness Offered by Van Noort

Add a touch of blue light and natural poetry to your garden with Puschkinia libanotica , an ultra-hardy bulbous perennial with very early flowering . Its small, creamy white star-shaped flowers , delicately veined with pale blue , open as soon as the snow melts to form a magical and luminous carpet .
Perfect for naturalizing , rock gardens , light undergrowth or garden borders , it returns faithfully each year with discreet but spectacular flowering. Very easy to grow, it combines wonderfully with crocuses, scilla, chionodoxa or grape hyacinths.

Plant characteristics

Height : 10 to 15 cm (4″ to 6″)
Exposure : Sun to partial shade
Hardiness : Zone 2 and above (ultra hardy)
Attracts wildlife : Bees and early pollinators
Water requirements : Low (cool soil in spring)
Ideal soil : Light, humus-rich, well-drained
Quantity : 20 bulbs

Planting and growing Puschkinia libanotica

When to plant?
From September to November, before the first frosts.

Where to plant it?
In open ground: Ideal for flowering rockeries , natural borders , shrub bases , or naturalized lawns .
In a pot: Perfect in small rustic containers , for balconies or spring edges .

How to plant?
1 Depth : 6 to 8 cm
2 Spacing : 5 to 8 cm
3 Watering : Lightly after planting, then let nature take its course

Gardening tip : Plant them in mass for a carpet effect and combine them with white or blue crocuses for a spectacular natural gradient .

Maintenance of Puschkinia libanotica

Watering : Not necessary after flowering, goes dormant
Fertilizer : No need for rich soil
Pruning : Let the leaves fade naturally
Wintering : No care required, very hardy bulbs

Why choose Puschkinia libanotica?

Ultra early flowering in pale blue and white tones
Perfect for naturalizing, rock gardens and flower borders
Very rustic, faithful and maintenance-free
Brings a calm, bright and poetic atmosphere to the awakening of the garden

Bring a soft, blue-tinged carpet of light to your garden with Puschkinia libanotica , offered by Van Noort perfect for rockery corners , tree bases , or early-season naturalized scenes .

Pair with crocuses, grape hyacinths, chionodoxa or scilla for a pastel, natural and beautifully textured scene