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Galtonia candicans - Summer Hyacinth - [Summer B&B Pre-Order] - Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Galtonia candicans - Summer Hyacinth - [Summer B&B Pre-Order] - Galtonia candicans is a summer-blooming bulb with spikes of fragrant, pendulous, downward-facing, bell-shaped, snowdrop-like flowers.
Galtonia candicans - Galtonia candicans is a summer-blooming bulb with spikes of fragrant, pendulous, downward-facing, bell-shaped, snowdrop-like flowers.
  
5 bulbs/pack
Price: $17.99
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Flower Colour: White/Cream

Stock Status:(Out of Stock)

Availability: Pick-up or shipping in March or April.
Product Code: 9982
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Description Fine Print
 
Galtonia candicans is an elegant summer-blooming bulb with spikes of fragrant, pendulous, downward-facing, bell-shaped, snowdrop-like flowers. The 3 foot stems are a distinctive presence in many UK borders but not much seen in North America. Cut flowers will last 10-14 days. This species has now been moved into Ornithogalum which means 'bird's milk'. Although the root words are from Greek, "bird's milk" was a phrase frequently used by the Romans to indicate something wonderful which this bulb certainly is. Native to South Africa but widely adaptable.
Details
  • Class: Deciduous
  • Soil Moisture: Average
  • Flowering Time: Summer
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Foliage Colour: Green
  • Deer Resistant: Unknown
  • Attracts: Bees
  • Habitat: Northern and Western Cape provinces of South Africa, where it is native to vleis, sandy flats, lower mountain slopes and in disturbed ground. Although it is a Cape winter rainfall species, it grows well in gardens in the summer rainfall region.
  • Geographical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
  • BC Native: No


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