White Flower Farm
Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler'
Best low-maintenance bulb for gardeners wanting vibrant, deer-resistant spring groundcover.
Discover the charm of Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler', a delightful spring-blooming bulb that brings vibrant color to your garden. These bulbs produce sweetly fragrant, star-shaped flowers in captivating periwinkle to true blue shades, reliably blooming from April to May. Growing to a modest height of 3–5 inches, they form cheerful, low-growing carpets perfect for edging borders or naturalizing in lawns and under trees. Their deer-resistant nature ensures a dependable display, and the foliage may even reappear in the fall, offering extended garden interest. Easy to grow, they create impressive colonies over time.
$18.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 2782
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Common Name
Spring Starflower
/ Spring Starflower
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial blooms
- Gardeners struggling with hungry deer and local rodent populations
- Gardeners seeking intense, vibrant color for spring borders
Who should skip it
- Designers looking for large, high-impact focal point flowers
- Perfectionists who prioritize tidy garden aesthetics year-round
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring common, easily sourced bulb varieties
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Spreads effortlessly to create lush, long-lasting colonies over time.
Pest Resilience
Reliable deer resistance keeps your spring display safe from hungry visitors.
Visual Impact
Vibrant periwinkle blooms provide a striking pop of color early spring.
Maintenance Ease
Low-growing habit requires minimal upkeep for a tidy garden edge.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle, sweet scent adds a pleasant sensory layer to garden beds.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or naturalized lawn settings.
Key Specs
Common Name
Spring Starflower
Hardiness Zone
5-9S/10W
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Blooms In
Apr-May
Mature Height
3-5 inches
Spacing
3 inches apart
Ships as
BULB
Deer Resistance
Yes
Features
- Sweetly fragrant, star-shaped blue flowers
- Deer resistant for reliable blooms
- Creates cheerful, low-growing carpets
- Ideal for edging and naturalizing
- Foliage may reappear in fall
- Blooms reliably in spring
- Container friendly
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler' for its superior quality and stunning visual impact. The plant is celebrated for its intense, true blue coloration, offering a depth of color unmatched by other varieties, making it a garden highlight early in the season. Reviewers consistently note the high quality of the bulbs received, reporting healthy stock that establishes quickly and reliably. Its vigorous nature allows it to naturalize effectively, creating dense, beautiful carpets over time with little effort. While the initial cost is premium, gardeners feel the exceptional performance, unique color fidelity, and dependable longevity fully justify the investment. This variety is highly recommended for its reliable, low maintenance beauty and outstanding long term value.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall. This allows them to establish their root systems before the ground freezes, ensuring they are ready to bloom the following spring.
Yes, Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler' is excellent for naturalizing. Over time, the bulbs will multiply to form dense, cheerful colonies, making them a great choice for filling in gaps under trees or along borders.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, these are generally ignored by deer and other garden pests, making them a reliable choice for areas where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Their compact height of 3–5 inches makes them perfect for containers or window boxes. Ensure your container has good drainage to prevent the bulbs from rotting during the winter months.
They thrive in full sun to partial shade. For the most vibrant blue blooms, choose a spot that receives at least six hours of sunlight, though they will still perform well in dappled light under deciduous trees.
After the spring bloom, the foliage will eventually die back. Interestingly, it is common for the foliage to reappear in the fall, providing a bit of extra greenery in your garden before the winter season.
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