Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Chincherinchee, Wonder Flower
Its flowers are absolutely stunning, pure white and perfect for bouquets.
Béatrice F., 16/11/2022
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Description
The flowers of the Ornithogalum thyrsoides emerge from June to September, grouped together in compact pyramidal clusters of about twenty white star-shaped flowers with light green centres. These flowers are 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) in diameter and diffuse a pleasant fragrance. They are carried by tall stems that can reach 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28in) high when mature.
The green leaves with hairy edges of the Ornithogalum thyrsoides are deciduous. They measure 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in) and wither before the flowers open. This plant is native to South Africa, so is tender.
The flowers hold up well in a vase, even without water. Ornithogalum thyrsoides can be grown in flower beds, borders and dry rockeries, as well as in pots, planters, and hanging baskets. It can be grown in the garden and indoors. It is a good companion. You can plant it with perennials or shrubs that thrive in dry soil, such as lavender, cistus, grasses (Stipa...), etc.
Its scientific name comes from the Greek words ornithos, meaning "bird", and gala, meaning "milk", a combination used by the Greeks to refer to something wonderful!
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Ornithogalum
thyrsoides
Asparagaceae
Chincherinchee, Wonder Flower
South Africa
Planting and care
Ornithogalum thyrsoides should be planted in a sunny exposure in fairly fertile and well-drained, dry, or even sandy soil. It is a thermophilic plant, meaning it requires heat and sunlight. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) and space them 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) apart. Place them in a greenhouse in autumn for early flowering. In winter, keep the bulbs dry with the help of mulch as they are sensitive to frost and bulb rot in excessive water. It is resistant to diseases and parasites. The Ornithogalum self-seeds spontaneously and it can become invasive in mild climates. To avoid this, cut the flower stalks as soon as they fade. In cold regions, bulbs should be lifted in winter and stored in a dry place with a little potting soil. You can also plant them in pots and bring them indoors for winter. In this case, water them very little, or not at all.
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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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