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giant star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum magnum

Fragrant

Genus: Ornithogalum
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: giant starflower

About this plant

A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves to 20cm long. In late spring it produces an erect spike to 1m tall, bearing a conical arangement of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers to 4cm across; the flowers are good for cutting

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in autumn, 10cm deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Remove offsets when dormant

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years