cape hyacinth

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cape hyacinth - southern African herb with white bell-shaped flowers

Galtonia candicans, Hyacinthus candicans, summer hyacinth

hyacinth - any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs

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Commonly known as the Cape Hyacinth, this popular summer flowering perennial will produce up to 30 fragrant flowers per stem.

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The Cape Hyacinth, Galtonia candicans is tall and white, lifting its elegant head above regular border plants, it brings a sort of pearly freshness to the August garden.

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Hardy gladioli (nanus types), galtonias (cape hyacinth), tulips, fritillaries, daffodils and lilies are also suitable for inclusion.