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Triteleia 'Queen Fabiola' (Triplet lily)
£4.89
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Triteleia 'Queen Fabiola' produces clusters of starry purple flowers held above grassy foliage, forming airy clusters that add colour and movement in late spring and early summer. The flowers sit above grassy leaves and are especially effective in drifts or planted through perennials.
Reaching an established height of around 40–45 cm, triteleia is compact enough for pots but tall enough to show well in borders. It flowers over several weeks, and the stems are also excellent for cutting.
Plant bulbs in autumn in a sunny, well-drained position, around 8cm deep. Light, sandy soil is ideal, but any free-draining border works well; avoid heavy winter wet where bulbs can rot.
Water after planting and during dry spells in spring as growth appears. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally so the bulb can recharge, and keep the soil on the drier side in summer dormancy.
Perfect for pots, gravel gardens and sunny borders, triteleia pairs beautifully with alliums, grasses and hardy geraniums. Once established, it is drought tolerant and needs very little ongoing maintenance.
Triteleia 'Queen Fabiola' (Triplet lily)
Triteleia 'Queen Fabiola' produces clusters of starry purple flowers held above grassy foliage, forming airy clusters that add colour and movement in late spring and early summer. The flowers sit above grassy leaves and are especially effective in drifts or planted through perennials.
Reaching an established height of around 40–45 cm, triteleia is compact enough for pots but tall enough to show well in borders. It flowers over several weeks, and the stems are also excellent for cutting.
Plant bulbs in autumn in a sunny, well-drained position, around 8cm deep. Light, sandy soil is ideal, but any free-draining border works well; avoid heavy winter wet where bulbs can rot.
Water after planting and during dry spells in spring as growth appears. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally so the bulb can recharge, and keep the soil on the drier side in summer dormancy.
Perfect for pots, gravel gardens and sunny borders, triteleia pairs beautifully with alliums, grasses and hardy geraniums. Once established, it is drought tolerant and needs very little ongoing maintenance.
| Botanical name | Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola' (syn. Brodiaea laxa 'Queen Fabiola') |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Bulb size | 6/7 |
| Established height | 40–45 cm |
| Established spread | 10 cm |
| Plant spacing | 10–15 cm apart |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Exposed or Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Cutting garden |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Perfect for pots
Good for cutting
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
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