Ornithogalum oligophyllum
"Dwarf star of Bethlehem"
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
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Description
Known as the Dwarf Star of Bethlehem, this is a rare but very hardy yet pretty little bulbous perennial. In late winter it produces channelled, mid-green leaves to 10cm long. Ornithogalum oligophyllum are quickly followed by upright flower stalks, carrying an open cluster of starry flowers. Opening from green buds, these flowers are white to ivory-white, with a lighter edge, and a yellow-green stripe on the outside. It will grow well in part-shade, but is even better in full sun.
The blooms of Ornithogalum oligophyllum, which are around 2-3cm across, often start to open when they are still close to the ground. Originally from Turkey, the Balkans and Georgia, this tough little plant will withstand intense winter cold, but it dislikes a permanently moist soil. For both of these reasons, many people like to grow it in elevated positions, such as raised beds or rockeries, or in pots for close-up enjoyment.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Ornithogalum oligophyllum
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Flower colour
Green, white
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Bulb size
6/7
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial, Naturalising
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Pots
Rockery -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Ornithogalum oligophyllum bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Dwarf star of Bethlehem" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Ornithogalum oligophyllum bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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