Charlotte Bishop Starflower Bulbs | Pink Ipheion Flowers

Charlotte Bishop Starflower Bulbs – Fragrant Pink Ipheion Flowers

Petite pink stars, sweet spring fragrance, and a whole lot of garden magic!

Welcome spring with the charming beauty of Charlotte Bishop Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum 'Charlotte Bishop')! These delightful little bulbs produce an abundance of delicate, star-shaped flowers in gorgeous shades of rosy pink with soft white accents. Their sweet fragrance and cheerful blooms bring a romantic touch to the garden just as winter begins to fade.

Growing just 3–6 inches tall, Charlotte Bishop Starflowers may be petite, but they certainly know how to put on a show! Their lovely pink blossoms rise above slender, grass-like foliage, creating a carpet of color that's especially beautiful along garden pathways, tucked into rock gardens, or spilling through the edges of perennial borders.

One of the things we love most about Ipheion Charlotte Bishop bulbs is their ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. Plant them in generous clusters, and over time, they can multiply into beautiful drifts of early spring color.

These easy-care spring bloomers are also generally deer and rabbit resistant, making them a wonderful addition to cottage gardens where wildlife occasionally comes to visit.

Why We Love Charlotte Bishop Starflowers

• Beautiful Pink Star-Shaped Blooms: Delicate rosy pink flowers with soft white accents.
• Sweetly Fragrant: Charming blossoms add a subtle fragrance to the early spring garden.
• Early Spring Color: Brightens the garden when many perennials are still waking up.
• Naturalizing Bulbs: Can multiply over time, creating lovely carpets of spring flowers.
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Generally avoided by browsing wildlife.
• Perfect for Small Spaces: Ideal for containers, rock gardens, garden edges, and pathways.
• Low Maintenance: Easy-to-grow bulbs that return year after year in suitable conditions.

Bulb Details & Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ipheion uniflorum 'Charlotte Bishop'
• Common Name: Charlotte Bishop Starflower / Spring Starflower
• Bulb Quantity: Select your available package size
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Mature Height: 3–6 inches
• Mature Spread: Approximately 3 inches
• Bulb Spacing: 2–3 inches apart
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
• Bloom Time: Early Spring
• Flower Color: Rosy Pink & White
• Fragrance: Sweetly fragrant
• Water Needs: Moderate during active growth
• Planting Season: Fall
• Best Uses: Cottage Gardens, Rock Gardens, Garden Borders, Pathways, Containers & Naturalizing

When & How to Plant Charlotte Bishop Starflower Bulbs

Plant in Fall for a Carpet of Pink Spring Stars!

For a beautiful display of fragrant pink flowers, plant your Charlotte Bishop Starflower bulbs in fall, when soil temperatures begin to cool and before the ground freezes.

In Maryland and other Zone 6–7 gardens, October through November is generally an ideal time to plant these early spring bloomers.

Planting Instructions:

• When to Plant: Fall, typically September through November depending on your growing zone.
• Planting Depth: Approximately 2–3 inches deep.
• Bulb Spacing: 2–3 inches apart for a full, natural-looking display.
• Planting Position: Place bulbs with the pointed end facing upward.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid consistently wet planting locations.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and provide moderate moisture during active growth.
• Bloom Time: Early spring, with timing varying by climate and weather.

After flowering, allow the foliage to naturally yellow and die back before removing it. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following season.

In suitable growing conditions, Charlotte Bishop Starflowers can gradually multiply and spread, creating increasingly beautiful displays each spring.

Our Cottage Garden Tip

Think little flowers, BIG impact!

For an unforgettable spring display, plant Charlotte Bishop Starflower bulbs in generous groups of 25–50 or more. Their petite blooms look especially magical when allowed to weave naturally through garden borders, around stepping stones, or beneath deciduous shrubs.

Pair these rosy pink beauties with white crocuses, miniature daffodils, blue grape hyacinths, or early-blooming hellebores for a soft, romantic cottage garden combination.

And don't forget to plant a few near your favorite garden path or seating area, where you can appreciate their sweet fragrance up close!

A Little Pink. A Little Fragrance. A Whole Lot of Springtime WOW!