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Common Star of Bethlehem

Bulbs - Autumn Planting, Bulbs - Spring Planting

Ornithogalum umbellatum Umbel-like white flowers which open star-like in the sun. These bulbs were grown from cultivated stock.

 

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Latin Name: Ornithogalum umbellatum

Common Name(s): Common Star of Bethlehem Bulbs

Plant Type: Perennial

Habitat: Clay Soil, Part Shade, Sun

Colour:

White

Height:

15-30cm

Flowering Time:

May - June

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Description

Also known as Ornithogalum angustifolium or Garden Star of Bethlehem, quick to establish normally flowering in April-May opening fully in full sun shine, they like a well drained soil type in sun or part shade areas, on most soils but happier on Clay, loam. Star-shaped white flowers that are part of the asparagus family. The white stars appear from may to late summer through narrow, semi-erect, grass-like, linear leaves.

Plant about 7-8cm down, and about 7cm apart, PDF planting instructions: HERE

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May, June

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Country of Origin

GB

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