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Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' (California brodiaea 'Babylon')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'
Other names
California brodiaea 'Babylon', Triteleia californica 'Babylon'
Genus
Brodiaea Brodiaea
Variety or Cultivar
'Babylon' _ 'Babylon' is a clump-forming, deciduous, cormous perennial with linear, fleshy, mid-green leaves and, in late spring or early summer, after the leaves have died back, umbels of funnel-shaped, purple-pink flowers with recurved petal tips.
Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring; Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Autumn; Mid-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C (61-64F) in autumn or separate offsets when dormant.
Propagation methods
Seed, Offsets
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Where to grow
Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' (California brodiaea 'Babylon') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant corms 8-10cm deep in autumn in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Avoid excessive winter wet. In frost-prone areas, lift, dry, and store corms indoors in winter. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light & good ventilation. Water freely in growth. Gradually reduce watering after flowers fade. Keep completely dry in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'
Other names
California brodiaea 'Babylon', Triteleia californica 'Babylon'
Genus
Brodiaea Brodiaea
Variety or Cultivar
'Babylon' _ 'Babylon' is a clump-forming, deciduous, cormous perennial with linear, fleshy, mid-green leaves and, in late spring or early summer, after the leaves have died back, umbels of funnel-shaped, purple-pink flowers with recurved petal tips.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring; Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Autumn; Mid-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C (61-64F) in autumn or separate offsets when dormant.
Propagation methods
Seed, Offsets
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Where to grow
Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' (California brodiaea 'Babylon') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant corms 8-10cm deep in autumn in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Avoid excessive winter wet. In frost-prone areas, lift, dry, and store corms indoors in winter. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light & good ventilation. Water freely in growth. Gradually reduce watering after flowers fade. Keep completely dry in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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