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Omphalodes- (Omphalodes)
Omphalodes verna |
The flowers of Omphalodes are borne in loose clusters above the foliage,
each one looking like a large blue or white Forget-me-not. No more
generalisations can be made as the time of flowering, ease of cultivation
and conditions required for success differ widely from one species to another.
O. verna in woodland conditions can be vigorous enough to be invasive, but
O. luciliae is so fussy that it needs to be grown in a pan in the alpine
house if you want to be sure to enjoy this beauty.
VARIETIES:
O.
verna
(Blue-eyed
Mary) is the one you are most likely to find. The flowers are blue with
a white throat - an all-white variety
('Alba') is available. The basic details are height 6 in., spread 1-1/2
ft., flowering period February-May. This plant need humus-rich soil and partly
shadey conditions, as does the more compact
O.
cappadocica.
O.
luciliae is quite different- it needs a gritty, well-drained soil and plenty
of sunshine. The sky-blue flowers are borne above the blue-grey foliage from
May to
June.
SITE
& SOIL:
Depends on the species - see above.
PROPAGATION:
Sow seeds or divide clumps in spring.
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