{"product_id":"starflower-alberto-castillo-bulbs","title":"Starflower Alberto Castillo Bulbs – Fragrant White Spring Flowers","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo Bulbs – Fragrant White Spring Starflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowy white star-shaped blossoms, soft grey-green foliage, sweet spring fragrance, and a whole lot of cottage garden WOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine your early spring garden sparkling with dozens of delicate white stars!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the enchanting beauty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary spring-flowering bulb produces beautiful, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, star-shaped white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that shine like little snowflakes above graceful clumps of soft grey-green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach elegant blossom features luminous white petals arranged in a perfect star-like shape, creating a fresh, peaceful display that brightens garden borders, pathways, and naturalized planting areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's another lovely surprise!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo is delightfully fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a sweet floral scent that makes its delicate blossoms even more enchanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to South America, this unusual variety belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpheion group of spring-flowering bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is admired for its vigorous growth and exceptionally beautiful white flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed in honor of its creator, Alberto Castillo, this special Starflower is distinguished by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger blossoms and prolific spring flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–6 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Starflower Alberto Castillo creates a lovely carpet of snowy white flowers above attractive grey-green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact size makes it especially beautiful along garden pathways, at the front of cottage garden borders, beneath deciduous shrubs, and in decorative spring containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly to mid-spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this charming white Starflower helps welcome the new growing season with a sparkling display of delicate blossoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many taller spring bulbs, Alberto Castillo stays low to the ground, making it perfect for filling smaller garden spaces with soft color and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when planted in generous groups, these beautiful little flowers create a magical, star-studded effect!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating a romantic white garden, brightening a woodland-edge planting, or adding delicate flowers to your spring bulb collection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bring timeless beauty, sweet fragrance, and irresistible cottage garden charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love Starflower Alberto Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Snowy White Star-Shaped Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, luminous white blossoms create an elegant, sparkling spring display.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelightfully Fragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweetly scented flowers add another layer of charm to the early spring garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProlific Spring Bloomer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces an abundance of beautiful white flowers under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, Low-Growing Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growing just 3–6 inches tall, it's perfect for garden edges and smaller planting spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive Grey-Green Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft, grassy foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for the snowy white blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Natural-Looking Plantings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lovely in drifts, rock gardens, cottage garden borders, and beneath deciduous shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful in Containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds delicate white flowers and sweet fragrance to decorative spring planters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely for Pollinators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring flowers may provide a seasonal nectar source for visiting insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Details \u0026amp; Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Starflower Alberto Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo' (also listed as Ipheion uniflorum 'Alberto Castillo'; classification may vary)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alberto Castillo Starflower \/ White Spring Starflower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring-Flowering Perennial Bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Bulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to Mid-Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snowy White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, Star-Shaped Blossoms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweetly Fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft Grey-Green, Grass-Like Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate During Active Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-Draining Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage Gardens, Rock Gardens, Spring Borders, Pathway Edges, Containers, Naturalized Plantings \u0026amp; White Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How to Plant Starflower Alberto Castillo Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in Fall for a Sparkling Display of Fragrant White Spring Flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most beautiful display, plant your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo bulbs in fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, once temperatures begin to cool and before the ground freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland and other Zone 6–7 gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, October through November is generally an excellent planting window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall, typically October through November in Maryland.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches apart for a beautiful, full display.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place bulbs with the pointed end facing upward when identifiable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose, well-draining garden soil. Avoid locations that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water after planting and provide moderate moisture during active spring growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to Mid-Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, allow the foliage to naturally yellow and die back before trimming it. This helps the bulbs replenish their energy for future seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Planting Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Starflowers look especially beautiful when planted in informal groups rather than straight rows. Scatter bulbs gently over the planting area and plant them where they land for a relaxed, natural-looking display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn suitable growing conditions, established clumps may gradually increase over time, creating an even more beautiful spring display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cottage Garden Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a magical spring garden filled with sparkling white stars!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a breathtaking display, plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarflower Alberto Castillo bulbs in generous groups of 15–25 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing their snowy white blossoms to create delicate drifts of color throughout your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful little Starflowers are especially lovely along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egarden pathways, stone borders, rock gardens, and the edges of perennial beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where their sweet fragrance and delicate flowers can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair Alberto Castillo with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue grape hyacinths, purple crocuses, miniature daffodils, or soft pink spring bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a charming cottage garden combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir snowy white blossoms also look spectacular alongside dark green foliage and natural stone pathways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a peaceful white-themed garden, combine Starflower Alberto Castillo with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite crocuses, miniature white daffodils, and other low-growing spring flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't overlook containers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA generous grouping of these fragrant white Starflowers in a decorative planter creates a lovely early spring display near a porch, patio, or garden bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland Gardeners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Starflower Alberto Castillo is suitable for many Maryland gardens within its listed hardiness range. Choose a sunny to partially sunny location with excellent drainage, especially during wet winter weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact growth habit makes it particularly useful for planting near the front of spring borders, where taller perennials will later emerge and fill the space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ipheion is a relatively uncommon ornamental bulb, and pet-safety information may be limited. As a precaution, keep bulbs and other plant material away from pets and children who might ingest them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowy White Stars. Sweet Spring Fragrance. 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