Description

Ornithogalum umbellatum is a practical star of Bethlehem for naturalising in grass, orchard margins and lighter informal planting where reliable spring flowering is needed. Its white starry blooms create a clean low carpet effect and can spread gradually in suitable conditions, making it useful for larger landscape schemes that benefit from a more established appearance over time. For county councils, estate gardeners and horticulturists it offers a useful low maintenance option in areas where a natural spring effect is preferred to formal display planting. In Irish conditions it works well where grass is not cut too early and where bulbs can remain undisturbed from season to season.