giant summer hyacinth
Ornithogalum candicans
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 10
Flowers:
Creamy white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water giant summer hyacinths regularly to keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Water deeply in the morning once per week, allowing the water to soak into the soil. In hot, dry weather periods, it may be necessary to water twice per week. Avoid splashing water on the foliage, as this can lead to fungal diseases.
sunlight
Giant summer hyacinths prefer full sun so they should be placed in an area which receives 5 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. For optimal growth, they should be planted in morning sunlight and then moved to a slightly shadier area in the afternoon to help the flowers from overheating and becoming damaged. Additionally, partial afternoon shade is also beneficial for preventing wilting during peak summer temperatures.
pruning
Giant summer hyacinth (Ornithogalum candicans) should be pruned regularly once flowering has finished to maintain the shape of the plant. Pruning should be done in late summer or early autumn. Start by removing any dead or diseased leaves and growth, then cut back the plant to the desired size. This will promote bushy growth with larger, more robust flowers. Pruning can be as simple as tidying up the current structure of the plant or more drastic if you want to reinvigorate it. Again, make your cuts in the late summer or early autumn.
