Puschkinia Libanotica

Puschkinia bulbs are planted in autumn, usually from September to November, for an early spring display. Plant them before the ground freezes, in soil that drains freely and does not become waterlogged in winter.

Plant Puschkinia bulbs around 5 to 10cm deep and space them roughly the same distance apart. Plant in small groups for a fuller effect, with the pointed end facing upwards.

Puschkinia grows well in sun or light shade, including beneath deciduous trees and shrubs where it receives good light in early spring. It is ideal for rockeries, the front of borders and natural-looking drifts in grass.

Yes. Puschkinia is a hardy perennial bulb that returns each spring and can gradually naturalise through offsets and self-seeding. Leave it undisturbed after flowering if you want it to form larger clumps over time.

Leave the foliage in place until it turns yellow and dies back naturally. The leaves feed the bulb for the following year, so avoid cutting them off early or mowing naturalised areas until the foliage has faded.