Overview
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Ornithogalum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' (star of Bethlehem 'White Trophy') is a bulbous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. This tufted cultivar features narrow, strap-like deciduous leaves and produces compact racemes of star-shaped white flowers in spring. It thrives in well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, preferring full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, it can be propagated by seed or offsets.
About the genus
Ornithogalum is a genus of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa belonging to the family Asparagaceae. Some species are native to other areas such as the Caucasus. Some species are classified as noxious invasive weeds in some portions of North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ornithogalum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ornithogalum 'White Trophy'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ornithogalum 'White Trophy'?
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' need?
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' hardy in the UK?
Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Ornithogalum 'White Trophy'?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Ornithogalum genus
- Ornithogalumstar of Bethlehem
- Ornithogalum nutansdrooping star of Bethlehem
- Ornithogalum pyramidalestars of Hungary
- Ornithogalum pyrenaicumspiked star of Bethlehem
