Xela's Garden

Dog's Tooth Violet 'White Beauty'

Genus: Erythronium.

Species: Erythronium.

Planted 10.11 Vistabile utility bed
Bought 10.11 @ Wilkinsons for £2 [1 bulb]

Common Name: Dog's-tooth violet
Genus: Erythronium
Species: californicum
Cultivar: 'White Beauty'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Sandy
Flowers: March - May
Height: 35cm
Spread: 10cm
Time to divide plants: May to June Avoid lifting until absolutely necessary. When this does become necessary, do so immediately after flowering and replant straight away. Do not wiat until the foliage has dies back.

'White Beauty' is a vigorous variety which has dark green leaves with brownish green mottling and white blooms. The flowers resemble small turk's-cap lilies and have a browny red basal ring in each flower. It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence.

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