Grecian Windflower

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Grecian Windflower is a charming, low-growing bulb that begins blooming as early as February with star-shaped flowers in blue, pink, or white. The fine, fern-like foliage forms low carpets that naturalise beautifully under trees and shrubs. One of the earliest spring bulbs to bring colour.

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Characteristics

Sun: Partial shade, Full sun
Water: Medium
Height: 10–15 cm
Spread: 10–15 cm
Hardiness zone: 4–8
Family: Ranunculaceae
Evergreen: No
Flower colors: blue, pink, white
Wildlife value: bees

Bloom period

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Care guide

Soak tubers overnight in water before planting. Plant in September-October at 5 cm deep in partial shade or full sun in well-drained soil. Ideal under deciduous trees where spring sunlight still reaches. Leave to naturalise for the best effect.

Pruning tips

No pruning needed. Let foliage die back naturally after flowering — it retreats by May-June. If planted in lawn, delay mowing until foliage has fully yellowed. The plants spread naturally via seed and tuber growth.

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