Ornithogalum umbellatum Bulbs, pack of 25 bulbs
£7.00
notes
This low-growing plant produces a carpet of thin, grass like leaves when planted en-masse, ready for profusions of tiny, white flowers that pop up in spring. These pretty starlets are known for opening from mid-morning to early afternoon, before closing again for the evening.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 25 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 20cm (8in)
Features
notes
This low-growing plant produces a carpet of thin, grass like leaves when planted en-masse, ready for profusions of tiny, white flowers that pop up in spring. These pretty starlets are known for opening from mid-morning to early afternoon, before closing again for the evening.
Insights
Ornithogalum umbellatum has the common name ‘Garden Star of Bethlehem’, which is in reference to tales that suggest that the plant grew from fragments of the Christmas star from the nativity story.
Details
Flowers: April
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South aspect
- Full sun / partial shade
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (September onwards), 5cm (2in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart.
Care
Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested
Glossary