Troubleshooting
Crown Brodiaea problems — and how to fix them
Crown Brodiaea (Brodiaea coronaria) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Corm rot in wet soils
Poorly drained or heavy clay soils cause the corms to rot, particularly during summer dormancy; always plant in gritty, well-drained medium or lift corms and store dry after flowering.
Failure to re-bloom
Insufficient summer warmth and drought or premature watering in late summer stops corms from completing dormancy properly; allow a minimum 12-week dry, warm rest before autumn watering resumes.
Prevent crown brodiaea problems before they start
Most crown brodiaea issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Crown Brodiaea problems — FAQ
Why is my crown brodiaea corm rot in wet soils?
Poorly drained or heavy clay soils cause the corms to rot, particularly during summer dormancy; always plant in gritty, well-drained medium or lift corms and store dry after flowering.
Why is my crown brodiaea failure to re-bloom?
Insufficient summer warmth and drought or premature watering in late summer stops corms from completing dormancy properly; allow a minimum 12-week dry, warm rest before autumn watering resumes.