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Erythronium Pagoda Spring Bulbs

Dog’s Tooth Violet

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Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

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  • Erythronium, commonly known as Dog’s Tooth Violet, is a clump-forming perennial that produces elegant, nodding, lily-like flowers in soft shades of yellow, pink, or white during early to mid Spring. Each bulb can produce a cluster of flowers above mottled or lance-shaped foliage, growing to around 20-30cm in height.

  • Plant erythronium bulbs in Autumn in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Choose a spot with partial to full shade, spacing bulbs 10-15cm apart and planting at a depth of around 10cm. After planting, water well and mulch with leaf mould or compost to retain moisture.

  • Erythronium bulbs are ideal for shady garden borders, woodland edges, rockeries, and beneath deciduous trees or shrubs. They pair beautifully with ferns, hostas, or other shade-loving perennials.

    • Plant genus Erythronium

    Common Name Dog's Tooth Violet

    Plant type Flower Bulb

    Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

    Hardiness Frost Hardy

    Soil acidity Acidic

    Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Yellow

    Leaf colour Green, Brown

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Ferns, Hosta, shade-loving perennials

    Light Required Partial Shade

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs. During active growth, water in prolonged dry spells so the soil stays lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once the foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to rest more dryly.

    Best Growing Conditions Plant in acidic, well-drained ericaceous soil or compost in partial shade to gentle sun. Choose a position that does not stay waterlogged in winter, as good drainage helps bulbs return reliably. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

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    Top tip

    Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season. It works particularly well in a borders setting; give it enough space and light to develop naturally rather than crowding it.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering