Erythronium

These are often known as Trout lilies or fawn lilies in the USA, where most of the species hail from. We grow American, European and Asian species, plus a wide range of cultivars and hybrids. They are superb plants for light shade in a humus-enriched soil but they will happily take full sun, where they give their best of not allowed to dry out totally when they are in growth.

Normally these are available from about August to late Autumn. However they have no tunics on their bulbs and thus they are very susceptible to drying, if bought from garden centres. Ours are sent out (only) when dormant, packed in polythene and damp peat. We find that they travel very happily packed like this and they can be safely sent out until at least late October. BUT we need to know that you want them as early as possible as we start to replant our stocks in September.

They should be planted at once upon arrival. After planting leave alone and lift only every 3-4 years, during dormancy, to split them apart as they dislike disturbance.

Available for ordering from our Autumn list only.