{"product_id":"ja-galtonia-candicans-summer-hyacinth","title":"Galtonia candicans (Summer Hyacinth) Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Summer Hyacinth, is a tall bulbous perennial valued for its elegant spikes of nodding white bell-shaped flowers. The blooms appear in late summer and add height and movement to sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach stem carries a long conical cluster of slightly fragrant flowers that hang gracefully above clumps of greyish-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–120cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e late summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e grows from bulbs and forms clumps of narrow lance-shaped greyish-green leaves at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom these leaves rise tall stems carrying racemes of nodding bell-shaped flowers. Each flower can reach around 5cm long and hangs delicately from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soft fragrance and graceful shape make this plant a useful addition to late-summer borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummer hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBerg lily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpire lily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e contributes to a wildlife-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers can attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides late summer nectar sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds structure and diversity to wildlife borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other late-flowering plants to support insects later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Summer Hyacinth\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny or lightly shaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tall flower spikes look particularly effective when planted in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny or lightly shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs about 10–15cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs 25–30cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse fertile soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during dry spells while plants grow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeave bulbs in place once established so clumps can gradually increase in size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTall elegant spikes of white bell-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlightly fragrant late summer blooms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds height and structure to borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for cottage and wildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable perennial from bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a tall late-summer flowering bulb, \u003cem\u003eGaltonia candicans\u003c\/em\u003e brings graceful white flowers and vertical structure to sunny garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516500582787,"sku":"JA-G2520x10","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516500615555,"sku":"JA-G2520x100","price":83.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 Bulbs","offer_id":57516500648323,"sku":"JA-G2520x1000","price":799.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Candicans.jpg?v=1773069417","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-galtonia-candicans-summer-hyacinth","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}