Eranthis hyemalis

Spring flowering bulb

Flower colour: yellow

Flowering period: February – March

Average plant height: 10 cm

Planting depth to base of bulb: 5 cm

Spacing between bulbs: 7 cm

Type of bulb: corm

Light requirements: full sun to partial shade

Landscape uses: borders, rock gardens, under trees and shrubs.

The flowers of this very common species are somewhat lemon-yellow in colour, and they usually appear a bit earlier than those of cilicica.

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Related variations

Eranthis cilicica

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