When to Plant Ornithogalum Bulbs?

Planting Your Ornithogalum Bulbs
Plant in fall for spring flowering. Dig a hole and plant your Ornithogalum bulbs 3-6 in. deep (7-15 cm) and 4-6 in. apart (10-15 cm).

How do you plant ornithogalum bulbs?

Usually the rule of thumb when planting bulbs is that bulbs need at least 2 times their height of soil above them. Dig a 2 to 3 inch deep hole, place the bulb into it and cover with soil. Leave about 6 inches of space between each bulb. After planting, water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles.

What do ornithogalum bulbs look like?

Dig holes and plant the ornithogalum bulbs 3" deep and 6" apart. The bulbs look like small onions. ... When in bloom, feel free to cut ornithogalum flowers for bouquets. This will not hurt the plants and these are very long lasting cut flowers.

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