Ornithogalum thyrsoides — Chincherinchee
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Common name :Chincherinchee
- Section :
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (SO Cap)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground - Containers or pot
The genus
The genus consists mainly of winter-growing species from Europe, the Near East and South Africa which are available for planting during the summer and autumn. A few evergreen or winter-dormant species come from the eastern part of South Africa which are presented in our winterplanting catalog. Flowers are very often white with a green median line arranged in a raceme (though some south African species are yellow or orange).
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2), October (sem. 4-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2)