Lycoris sprengeri Blue Bell Clematis and similar species with lush

and similar species with lush soft leaves

They are readily cut down low enough so they are out of sight

don't cut the stalks back until spring

6" tall clumps spread nicely (4-6" per year) in a moist but well-drained site

This unique selection of Bletilla striata has pale lavender flowers with a darker purple lip

Lycoris sprengeri Blue Bell Clematis and similar species with lushLycoris 'Blue Bell' is a 2021 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a superb form of the Chinese Lycoris sprengeri that we selected from a 2009 shipment of bulbs from China coordinated by plantsman Jim Waddick. Of the bulbs we flowered, this was by far the best blue form of Lycoris sprengeri that we'd ever seen. For us, Lycoris sprengeri 'Blue Bell' typically flowers early to mid August atop 22" tall spikes. The flowers emerge a rich blue color with