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Ornithogalum saundersiae

by Johan Wentzel

Ornithogalum saundersiae
Common Name
Transvaal chinkerinchee
Plant Type
Bulb
Ornithogalum saundersiae forms an erect rosette of dark green, shiny, sword-shaped leaves in spring. Flat-topped, tall, many-flowered inflorescences are produced in summer . The star-shaped flowers are ivory or white with a pronounced black ovary in the centre.
Plant Description

Ornithogalum saundersiae forms an erect rosette of dark green, shiny, sword-shaped leaves of up to 500 mm long in spring. Flat-topped, many-flowered inflorescences of up to 1.5 m tall are produced in summer . The star-shaped flowers are ivory or white with a pronounced black ovary in the centre. Plants are usually gregarious and the bulbs multiply rapidly to form dense stands.

Ornithogalum saundersiae prefers a dry spot in the garden and is a good addition to a rockery. Use a sandy soil. Plant in groups for the best effect. Keep the bulbs dry in winter.

It is very susceptible to rot if overwatered.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Reuse tjienkerientjee
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal mountains
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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