Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' (Mariposa tulip 'Golden Orb')
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Beginner
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0.1m
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'
Other names: Cat's ears 'Golden Orb', Fairy lantern 'Golden Orb', Mariposa tulip 'Golden Orb'
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Genus: Calochortus
Variety or cultivar: 'Golden Orb' _ 'Golden Orb' is a bulbous perennial with upright linear leaves and cup-shaped, golden yellow flowers with brown markings, held on slender branched stems in early summer.
Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Upright
Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' (Mariposa tulip 'Golden Orb') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in an open sunny position. Dislikes winter wet.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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