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Galtonia candicans is an attractive flower with greenish-white blooms that grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade.
Family: Asparagaceae
Common name: summer hyacinth, berg lily
Sun exposure: Full sun
Planting time: September October
Flowering time: December - January
Active growth: November / February - April
Dormant: May August
Lifting time: June
Type: True bulb
Mature height: 100cm
Planting depth: 2cm deep
Plant spacing: 15cm apart
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes
Position and soil
Galtonia look best in groups of 20 bulbs. A rich loamy soil that is well-draining is best.
Further Care
Leave the bulbs in the ground for at least four years. Guard against snails and slugs.