Ornithogalum saundersiae
The Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum Saundersiae) is a bulbous plant that originates from South-Africa. This variety has cream star-shaped flowers with noticeable black stamen. The nickname Star of Bethlehem comes from the star shape of the flowers, named after the star that appeared above the place Jesus was born. You plant the Star of Bethlehem in your border, but it is also very suitable for planting in a pot. It is also very popular as a cut flower in bouquets.
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The Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum Saundersiae) is a bulbous plant that originates from South-Africa. This variety has cream star-shaped flowers with noticeable black stamen. The nickname Star of Bethlehem comes from the star shape of the flowers, named after the star that appeared above the place Jesus was born. You plant the Star of Bethlehem in your border, but it is also very suitable for planting in a pot. It is also very popular as a cut flower in bouquets.
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 16/18 |
| Deer and rodent resistant | No |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering and growth height | 90 - 100 cm |
| Flowering period | July, August, September |
| Fragrant | No |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Hardyness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Naturalising | No |
| Per package | 2 |
| Place / planting position | Sun |
| Planting depth | 10 - 12 cm |
| Planting distance | 10 - 12 cm |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
| Type | Ornithogalum |
Other information
Spring bulbs and Amaryllis
Pre-orders can be placed from June until the end of August ,unlesss otherwise indicated, and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are shipped together in the first half of October.
Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-September to the end of December..
Wax Amaryllissen was delivered in mid-September and February.
Summer flowering bulbs and perennials
Pre-orders for Summer bloomers can be placed from the beginning of January until the end of February, these will be shipped in the first half of March.
Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-March to the end of May.
Perennials in nursery pots
Perennials in nursery pots can be pre-ordered from mid-January to the end of February. Shipping will take place in the first half of March.
During the planting season, delivery time is 3-7 working days. Planting times are from mid-March to May and from mid-September to the end of November.
