Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Ornithogalum balansae
Star of Bethlehem
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Suzanne C., 21/12/2017
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Description
Ornithogalum balansae is a small bulbous plant that is still relatively rare in our gardens, with a charming and generous spring flowering. It is a myriad of white stars with a lovely butter-yellow centre that burst open in the sun from March onwards in the mildest regions. This hardy perennial can withstand the cold and stay in the ground in most regions. However, growing it in a pot allows you to enjoy it earlier.
If you want a bright and joyful spring, do not hesitate to plant Ornithogalum balansae at the front of your flowerbeds or in pots. It likes well-drained soils that do not retain excessive moisture and sunny or lightly shaded exposures. Withstanding temperatures below -5°C (23°F), it is suitable for most climates. If conditions are favourable, bulblets can appear at the periphery of the main bulb, increasing the population and multiplying the flowers. These flowers are grouped in loose corymbs carried by flexible stems, surrounded by long ribbon-like leaves, which droop as they unfold. The whole spreads about 10 cm (4in) wide and about 10 cm high (4in) but can take become larger in favourable climates. The flowers are composed of 6 white tepals with a green central tongue on the reverse. They open widely and reveal a small yellow heart bordered by stamens. These delicate translucent stars often appear in April-May, but growing them in a pot will make them bloom earlier.
Ornithogalum balansae will thrive alongside the small spring bulbs that you will find in our selection. Alongside Puschkinias, Crocuses, Chionodoxas, and Hyacinths, it will brighten the edge of pathways, sunny rockeries and balconies. It is a bulbous plant that deserves its place and brings delicacy to the end of winter.
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Botanical data
Ornithogalum
balansae
Asparagaceae
Star of Bethlehem
Central Asia
Planting and care
The bulbs of the Ornithogalum balansae should be planted in autumn in well-drained soil and a sunny location. Place them at a depth of 8 cm (3in), spaced 7/8 cm (3in) apart.
If your region is prone to severe cold, mulch or grow them in pots so that they can be protected during intense frosts.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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