Yellow Chincherinchee
Ornithogalum dubium
Also known as
Sun Star, Star Of Bethlehem, Orange Star Flower, Geeltjienkerientjee
Dubium FR 2013 by JLPC (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 10cm |
10cm | Min |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Yellow Chincherinchee Overview
Bulbous perennial species that grows to a flowering height of around 30cm, producing lance-shaped leaves and branched inflorescences composed of many orange or yellow blooms. These are around 2.5cm wide and usually have a dark centre.
How to propagate Yellow Chincherinchee
Bulbs
Propagate by seed or offsets, in autumn for spring-flowering bulbs, in spring for summer-flowering bulbs.
Seed
Special features of Yellow Chincherinchee
Pot plant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Yellow Chincherinchee
Borders, rock gardens, flower arranging