Star of Bethlehem Mixed- 20 Bulbs - Ornithogalum Dubium

Description

Ornithogalum Arabicum (Arabian Starflower) Also known as the Arabian Starflower, this pretty plant thrives in the low-maintenance landscape. The blooms have excellent shelf-life as cut flowers and the plants lend themselves well to cultivation in containers. Buy Ornithogalum Arabicum bulbs at wholesale pricing for this Fall delivery. Height: 18-24 Inches. Bulb size: Top Size 14/16 cm. Ornithogalum Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem or Arabian Starflower) Ornithogalum, with its pretty white flowers is a close cousin to the Hyacinth. Although its hard to tell by its name, when you see its spiked clusters of perfectly formed blooms, you'll no doubt recognize the family resemblence. How to Grow Ornithogalum Bulbs: 1. In the Fall, choose a spot that is sheltered, sunny and warm, with reasonably well-draining soil. 2. Planting ornithogalum bulbs is fairly simple. You'll notice when you receive your bulbs that they look like mini onions and it will be easy to see that the spike should point upwards when planting. 3. Usually the rule of thumb when planting bulbs is that bulbs need at least 2 times their height of soil above them. Ornithogalum arabicum bulbs are fairly large however, so we also want to make sure not to go too deep. Dig a 3 to 4 inch hole, drop the bulb into it (remember, spike points up!) and cover with soil. 4. Regarding spacing between bulbs, if planting in beds, leave approx 6 inches between each bulb. If you are planting in containers, you can cluster them a little closer together. 5. After planting, water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles. 6. Ornithogalum bulbs will flower in the Spring. After the flowers die down, the plant can enjoy a warm rest period. You don't have to water too much during this rest period. Leaves will also die back and start to yellow. At this point, you can choose to tidy up the plant and remove the old leaves. Ornithogalum Arabicum make absolutely beautiful and very long lasting cut flowers! In the florist