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Galtonia candicans (Summer Hyacinth, Spire Lily)

Type Herbaceous flower, Bulbs, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage
Care Medium - high
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Galtonia candicans:

  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Galtonia candicans

  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Galtonia candicans:

  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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Common Missspellings: Galtonea, Gaultonia

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