Summer hyacinth

Galtonia candicans

A bulb. A short stem (the basal plate) wrapped in fleshy scales that hold the food store, with the next flower folded inside.

Whole

Cut open

Store	Bulb. Cut it in half: you see layers like an onion.
Depth	15 cm to the base of the bulb
Spacing	20-30 cm apart
When	Plant in spring. Plant: 4 weeks before up to your last spring frost. Work out your dates.
Pets	Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses (ASPCA)

About Summer hyacinth

Tall white bells in summer from a big bulb; borderline hardy.

Depth and spacing

Typical range: 15 cm deep and 20-30 cm apart. A general rule is to plant at two to three times the height of the bulb; check the label for your variety. The drawing is to scale for 15 cm deep and 25 cm apart (the size of the organ is illustrative); try your own measurements.

When to plant

Plant in spring. Plant: 4 weeks before up to your last spring frost. These are rules of thumb for the northern hemisphere. Enter your frost dates for real dates.

Dividing and propagating

Separate offsets in spring.

Lifting and storing

Lift in colder areas, dry and store frost-free.

Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses

The ASPCA lists Galtonia spp. as: non-toxic to dogs, non-toxic to cats, non-toxic to horses. Toxic principle: Non-toxic. If your pet has chewed any part, call your vet or an animal poison helpline. ASPCA entry.