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Galtonia candicans
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Summer hyacinthBulbFamily: Hyacinthaceae
- Height: 1.2mSpread: 38cm
- Tender
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Galtonia candicans is a bulbous perennial, bearing a prolific display of waxy, white flowers which dangle from upright stems. Flowers have a gentle fragrance. They look fantastic planted en masse in drifts in a sunny border, and makes a good cut flower.
Grow Galtonia candicans in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In cooler regions lift them like gladioli to overwinter, or grow in containers which you can move indoors in autumn.
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Galtonia ‘Candicans’ and wildlife
Galtonia ‘Candicans’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Galtonia ‘Candicans’ poisonous?
Galtonia ‘Candicans’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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