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Galtonia candicans

 
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Family: Hyacinthaceae
Genus: Galtonia (gal-TOH-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: candicans (KAN-dee-kans) (Info)

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One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

By eltel
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By mystic
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral mystic On Jul 26, 2002, mystic from Ewing, KY
(Zone 6a) wrote:

I am not lucky enough to be able to leave them in the ground but you can dig the bulbs up in the fall. After the foilage has turned yellow and before frost dig the bulbs and store in peat in a cool dry place just like you would your Canna's or Dahlia's . This also makes a good container plant



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