Pipit is certainly distinctive, and seems to do well even in less than ideal soil conditions. The flowers are pale lemon, quite a sharp and outstanding colour without being ‘bright’, and as the flowers mature the centre of the flower fades to near white leaving a two tone effect. They are scented and you should expect several flowers to each stem, lasting well even though they initially flower quite late. Flowering in April, 10" (25cm) high and scented
Planting instructions
Plant them really quite deeply with 4-5” (10-12cm) of good soil over the bulbs, where they will remain cooler and moister and safer from activity above them in the summer. Do not be tempted to cut back or tidy the foliage after flowering – this period of replenishment of the bulb's starchy food reserves is critical to future flowering. A liquid feed while starchy leaves are still green will benefit clumps in poorer soil. I would suggest you plant them in distinct groups and not randomly – the effect is generally better. They should clump up from being planted about 4" (10cm) apart, further apart for more 'relaxed' planting.
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