Ipheion 'Wisley Blue' (Spring starflower)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

25 bulbs
£5.29
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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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Wisley Blue, often admired for its lilac-blue colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising.

Ipheion uniflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a delightfully refined spring starflower, offering lilac-blue, starry blooms with a gentle fragrance. Sitting neatly above light green, strap-like foliage, it lends itself beautifully to informal drifts through borders, the gravel garden, and quietly charming containers near a doorway or terrace.

Compact and clump-forming, it is particularly well suited to underplanting beneath shrubs and at the woodland edge, where it will settle in and return reliably each year.

  • Colour: Lilac-blue
  • Flowering: February to April
  • Height x spread: 10cm x 10cm
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy
  • Position: Full-Sun or Partial Sun
  • Soil: Well-drained loam, any pH
  • Planting time: September to December
  • Supplied as: Bulbs (5/6cm)
Botanical name Ipheion uniflorum 'Wisley Blue'
Flower colour Lilac-blue
Bulb size 5/6cm
Established height 10cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 5-8cm
Leaf colour Light green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, rock gardens, woodland edge, under shrubs, containers
Suitable for Naturalising, Containers, Underplanting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) AGM
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Ipheion 'Wisley Blue' (Spring starflower) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 5-8cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Naturalising

Ipheion 'Wisley Blue' (Spring starflower) - Harding & Bloom

Ipheion 'Wisley Blue' (Spring starflower)

£5.29

£5.29

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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

Oxfordshire, UK

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

Kent, UK

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

Somerset