Ornithogalum nutans - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) produces attractive, white, slightly fragrant flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil in a semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and grows up to 20 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Frost hardiness
The Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cutting, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge, undergrowth, shrub bed, shade