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Conanthera Bifolia Flower Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden

Conanthera Bifolia Flower Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge.


Transplant seedlings when strong enough if started indoors.


Sow seeds in well-drained soil with a light covering or surface sow as light encourages germination

How to Grow

Water moderately; established bulbs are relatively drought tolerant.


Protect from prolonged wet conditions to prevent bulb rot.

Tips

Ideal for rock gardens and sunny borders.


Combine with other bulbous perennials for seasonal interest.


Deadhead spent flowers to encourage tidiness.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

linear leaves and panicles

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental use only

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Conanthera Bifolia Flower Seeds - Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial flowering bulb plant

Conanthera bifolia is a rare perennial bulb plant native to Chile, known for its elegant bell-shaped blooms in shades of blue, violet, or white. Part of the Tecophilaeaceae family, it grows from underground corms and is prized for ornamental garden use in sunny borders, rock gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Its slender stems and delicate flowers make it a unique addition to gardens seeking unusual perennial beauty

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–25 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow to moderate

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained, gritty or loamy soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000181340

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Conanthera bifolia different from common bellflowers?

It produces delicate bell-shaped blooms on slender stems and has a distinctive bulb-forming growth habit.

Can Conanthera bifolia be grown in alpine containers?

Yes. Well-drained alpine pots and rock garden containers are suitable for this species.

Which plants pair well with Conanthera bifolia?

Crocus, dwarf iris, muscari, alpine campanulas, and saxifrages complement its delicate flowers.

Does the plant become dormant after flowering?

Yes. Like many bulb-forming plants, it may naturally enter a dormant period after active growth.

Can it be used in small rock gardens?

Yes. Its compact size makes it suitable for rockeries, alpine beds, and miniature landscapes.

Do the flowers attract beneficial pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees and other pollinating insects during the flowering season.