Chincherinchees

Ornithogalum thyrsoides is a bulb indigenous to South Africa. To be planted in Autumn/ winter (May - July in Southern Hemisphere) and they will flower in October - December.
An incredibly long lasting flower which opens up along the flower spike as it matures.
 
Also called 'Star of Bethlehem' and these flowers hold strong memories for many in South Africa - whose grannies used to grow them. Ornithogalum comes from the Greek words meaning bird (orni) and milk (gala) = 'bird's milk'.
 
PACK SIZE: 20 bulbs in a pack
 
All planting info is on the packaging.
PLANTING TIP: Prefers well draining sandy soil.
HARVEST TIP: Harvest when the bottom few flowers start to open up. The upper flowers will open up in the vase and last from 2-3 weeks.