Sternbergia lutea - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Goldkrokus (Sternbergia lutea) is an upright perennial that produces golden yellow, funnel-shaped flowers from September to October. Its linear leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 cm and is approx. 15 cm wide. The Goldkrokus is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amaryllis lutea.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goldkrokuss are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Goldkrokus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Sternbergia lutea forms funnel-shaped, golden-yellow flowers from September.

Use
Tub, rock garden, natural garden