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Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo' (Starflower)
£6.79
Unit price perDelivery August/September
Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.
Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ is a quietly distinguished little starflower, prized for its crisp white, starry blooms, each petal finished with the most delicate hint of green at the centre. Emerging in late winter and carrying on through early spring, it makes a neat, light-green carpet that looks wonderfully composed in drifts.
Superb for naturalising through grass, threading beneath shrubs and roses, or bringing a fresh note to patio pots by the door. Fully hardy and notably unfussy, it’s an elegant way to lift the garden when the season still feels young.
- Flowering: February–April
- Height: 20cm
- Bulb size: 5/6cm
- Best for: naturalising, containers, underplanting
Please note: Deer resistance can vary by location and pressure; this variety is generally avoided, but cannot be guaranteed.
Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo' (Starflower)
Delivery August/September
Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.
Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo’ is a quietly distinguished little starflower, prized for its crisp white, starry blooms, each petal finished with the most delicate hint of green at the centre. Emerging in late winter and carrying on through early spring, it makes a neat, light-green carpet that looks wonderfully composed in drifts.
Superb for naturalising through grass, threading beneath shrubs and roses, or bringing a fresh note to patio pots by the door. Fully hardy and notably unfussy, it’s an elegant way to lift the garden when the season still feels young.
- Flowering: February–April
- Height: 20cm
- Bulb size: 5/6cm
- Best for: naturalising, containers, underplanting
Please note: Deer resistance can vary by location and pressure; this variety is generally avoided, but cannot be guaranteed.
| Botanical name | Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo' |
| Flower colour | White |
| Bulb size | 5/6cm |
| Established height | 20cm |
| Established spread | 10–20cm |
| Plant spacing | 8–10cm |
| Leaf colour | Light green |
| Habit | Clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Years to establish | 2–3 years |
| Sunlight | Full-Sun, Partial Sun |
| Position | South- or west-facing, sheltered; borders, lawns and containers |
| Suitable for | Naturalising, Containers, Patio pots, Underplanting shrubs and roses, Cottage & informal gardens, City & courtyard gardens |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam |
| RHS Award (AGM) | AGM |
| Growing skill | Easy |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
RHS Award (AGM)
Naturalising
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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!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
Eleanor R
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