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Calochortus pulchellus Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep very well-drained fertile sandy soil in a warm sunny position and must be kept dry over winter[1, 200]. Another report says that it is best grown in a good, very gritty soil in sun or semi-shade in a bulb frame[90]. This is a rather difficult plant to cultivate in Britain, it is very cold hardy but is intolerant of wetness especially in the winter[1]. Another report says that the plant requires plenty of moisture when in growth, but very dry conditions after it has flowered[245]. It is easiest to grow in a bulb frame but this species is one of the least difficult of the genus[90] and is worth trying outdoors at the base of a south-facing wall, especially with shrubs that like these conditions[120]. Bulbs can be lifted as soon as the foliage dies down in the summer and stored overwinter in a cool dry place, replanting in spring[138]. Another report says that they should be replanted immediately[1]. Bulbs frequently divide after flowering, the bulblets taking 2 years to reach flowering size[200]. Hand pollination is necessary if seed is required[1]. The flowers are sweetly scented[245]. This species is closely related to C. amabilis[200]. For further Calochortus pulchellus gardening information |
