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Ornithogalum saundersiae

Genus: Ornithogalum
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A tender, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, dark green leaves to 60cm long. In winter or spring it produces stems to 1m tall, bearing white flowers with prominent black ovaries; 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

LoamSandy

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

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. When in growth, water freely; keep dry when dormant. Repot annually in spring

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

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years