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Galtonia candicans

  • Bulbous plant
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 50-150 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C
Hyacinthus, Cape hyacinth. Pure white, fragrant flowers appear from June, also a very good container plant.

Characteristics

Height 50 - 150 cm
Flowering time June - August
Flower colour White
Growth habit Ascending
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny
Moisture Winter dry
Soil Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Galtonia candicans
Genus Galtonia
Family Liliaceae
Common names NL: zomerhyacint
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin Africa, South