Ornithogalum - black pearl lily, Arab's eye - bulbs

Ornithogalum arabicum -  black pearl lily, Arab's eye

APPEARANCE : Spring flowering bulb with clusters of white star-shaped flowers, each with a central black "eye", on long stems. Long strappy leaves. Originates in north Africa and southern Europe, so has a good heat tolerance U
PLANTING: Bulbs thrive in free draining soil. Prepare clay soil using a clay-breaker and add well composted manure or mulch to help with drainage. Add grit or gravel to your planting holes if your soil is heavy, or plant up into containers. Cover soil with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature. Bulbs prefer an open sunny location or filtered sun in warmer climates.
USE IN: Plant through lower-growing spring bulbs like crocus for a multi-layered effect. Very longlasting cut flower.
CARE: Once planted, water the soil to set the bulb in place. An occasional light watering is all that's needed until the first flowers appear. Water and feed weekly or if the soil becomes dry, give a good deep water (bulbs are generally at least 5 cms below the surface). Once flowering is finished stop watering and leave plants to die back, it's not the prettiest sight but don't be tempted to trim the yellowing foliage. The nutrients are being drawn back into the bulbs for next year. When the bulbs die back completely remove spent foliage and leave in place for next season.
CLIMATE: Frost-free to sub-tropical

Contains 4 bulbs