C. cupanii is named after the Italian botanist Francesco Cupani (1657-1710). Widely distributed in Greece, Sicily, Sardinia, southern France and Algeria. The offered form is particularly common in Tunisia and is distinguished from the species by its wavy leaf margins and minute hairs on the leaves. The up to 11 soft pink flowers per tuber appear from October.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Semi shade
Color
soft pink
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
10
Planting Depth
6-8
Height in cm.
10-12
Flowering time in the months
10-11
. Available to order from July 2025
C. cupanii is named after the Italian botanist Francesco Cupani (1657-1710). Widely distributed in Greece, Sicily, Sardinia, southern France and Algeria. The offered form is particularly common in Tunisia and is distinguished from the species by its wavy leaf margins and minute hairs on the leaves. The up to 11 soft pink flowers per tuber appear from October.