Galtonia viridiflora (Green-flowered galtonia)
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0.5m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Galtonia viridiflora
Other names: Green-flowered galtonia, Galtonia candicans 'Viridiflora'
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Genus: Galtonia
Species: G. viridiflora - G. viridiflora is a bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. In summer, it bears racemes of pale-green, nodding, bell-shaped flowers on upright stems.
Galtonia viridiflora is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-green in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
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Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods: Offsets, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Galtonia viridiflora (Green-flowered galtonia) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil that is moist from spring to summer. In colder areas either lift and overwinter in a container in a cool dry site or protect with a winter mulch.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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