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Galtonia princeps

Galtonia princeps
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Price:  £6.00
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Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference
Family:  Asparagaceae
Main Season:  Summer
Flower Colour:  White
Leaf Colour:  Green
Foliage:  Deciduous
Position:  Sun
Soil Type:  Dry, well drained
Height:  60cm to 90cm (2' to 3')
Peat Free?  Yes
Hardiness Guide:  RHS H3 minimum 1C to -5C
Pot Size:  9cm

Availability:  

  

Approx. 23 in stock

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Rare with green and white flowers with very pinched tops and flared "bells" in good heads to 75cm. Drained soil in sun, not too dry or wet!

Many plants/seed of this species offered look to be the much more common but excellent Galtonia viridescens with it's jade green flowers. The true Galtonia princeps having a cleaner white and green flower with a distinct shape.

Many thanks to Peter Kohn for the stock.

Syn. Ornithogalum princeps


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