Galtonia princeps is a bulbous perennial that produces fragrant summer flowers in July to August. Native to South Africa, it suits full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It tolerates neutral to slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soils and is rated H5 (hardy) for UK conditions. Use it in borders, containers or as a source of cut flowers.

Summer hyacinth (Galtonia princeps) blooms July to August and is a fragrant, hardy bulbous perennial for borders, containers and cut flowers.

Galtonia is a genus of plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Native to Southern Africa, the genus is named after Sir Francis Galton.

Galtonia princeps

Summer hyacinth | Galtonia princeps

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