Summer Hyacinth. A summer flowering bulb with tall spikes of pendent white flowers, green at the tips. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy.
Galtonia princeps
A summer flowering bulb with tall spikes of pendent white flowers, green at the tips.
Additional information
| Generic | Galtonia |
|---|---|
| Species | princeps |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Summer Hyacinth |
| Flower Colour | white, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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