{"product_id":"ja-dodecatheon-meadia-f-album-white-flowered-american-cowslip","title":"Dodecatheon meadia f. album (White-flowered American Cowslip) Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e, often called the white-flowered American cowslip or white shooting star, is a graceful woodland perennial grown for its distinctive nodding white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElegant clusters of blooms appear on upright stems in spring, rising above neat rosettes of green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e forms tidy rosettes of lance-shaped green leaves close to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn spring, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying clusters of nodding flowers around 2cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe petals sweep backwards while the prominent stamens point forward. This distinctive structure gives the flowers their well-known shooting-star appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis white-flowered form offers a softer, more subtle look than the pink forms while keeping the same elegant flower shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite-flowered American cowslip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite shooting star\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBotanical synonyms include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albiflorum'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePrimula meadia\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e helps support early-season wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract early pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides nectar in spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well in wildlife-friendly woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant with other spring woodland plants to provide food for pollinators early in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow White Shooting Star\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoist naturalistic planting areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildflower-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant in groups so the unusual flowers create a stronger display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove soil with compost or leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe foliage may die back after flowering as the plant enters a short summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant white shooting-star shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent plant for woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpring colour for shaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports early pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraceful naturalistic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a refined woodland perennial, \u003cem\u003eDodecatheon meadia\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealbum\u003c\/em\u003e brings delicate white flowers and spring interest to shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516497404291,"sku":"JA-D7050","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516497437059,"sku":"JA-D7050x10","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516497469827,"sku":"JA-D7050x100","price":329.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Dodecatheon-media-Alba-1.jpg?v=1773223060","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-dodecatheon-meadia-f-album-white-flowered-american-cowslip","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}