{"product_id":"bio-ornithogalum-white-trophy-breedbladige-vogelmelk","title":"Organic Ornithogalum 'White Trophy' - Broad-leaved bird's milk | 10 pcs.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic broadleaf bird milk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Trophy', also known as the 'broad-leaved bird's milk', is a beautiful special spring bloomer. Her flowers are white and have star-shaped petals with graceful green stripes on the outside. It grows wide, inwardly curled leaves of about 15 centimeters long. The 'White Trophy' already blooms in March and therefore blooms earlier and is lower than most Ornithogalum species. The short flower stem sometimes has more than 10 flowers, causing it to bloom for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Trophy' has longer and grayer leaves than the \u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum balansae\u003c\/em\u003e, which was found in our range in previous years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the crocus, it can be used as a top layer in your lasagna pots or in the garden. It serves as an excellent nectar source for bees and other pollinators. In addition, it is very suitable for naturalization and returns reliably year after year, regardless of the soil type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant bird's milk flower bulbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bird's milk flower bulbs in the fall, preferably between September and January. This gives them plenty of time to root before winter sets in. Choose a location in the garden that is sunny to slightly shaded. Bird's milk grows best in well-drained soil. Dig up the soil and remove any weeds, rocks or other contaminants. Add compost or organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eDig a planting hole that is about 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the flower bulb. For broadleaf bird's milk, a depth of about 5 to 10 centimeters is usually suitable. Keep a distance of about 5 to 10 centimeters between each flower bulb. This gives the bulbs plenty of room to grow and multiply. Place the flower bulbs in the planting hole with the pointed side up. Then cover them with soil and press gently to firm the soil around the bulbs. \u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eAfter planting, water the bird's milk flower bulbs well. This helps them get settled and encourages initial growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eIf necessary, apply a layer of organic mulch material around the plants to retain moisture and reduce weed growth.\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, especially during the growing period in spring. Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering to prevent rotting of the bulbs. Provide a light dose of balanced fertilizer once a month in spring to stimulate growth. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" title=\"Buy organic potting soil and other soil improvers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e for organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly remove spent flowers to focus the plant's energy on bulb growth rather than seed formation. After flowering, the plant goes into a rest period. The foliage will naturally wither and die. Leave the foliage alone until it dries completely before carefully removing it. The \u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Trophy' naturalizes well and comes back reliably every year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e is a bulbous plant belonging to the \u003cem\u003eHyacinthaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family. The origin of \u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e lies in Southwest Asia and North Africa, where it occurs naturally. It grows there in diverse environments, including grasslands, rocky slopes and forest edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eOrnithogalum oligophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Trophy'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked per \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;flower bulbs or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-sale - Delivery from mid September!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch - April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade, sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly alkaline\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood (naturalizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey and surroundings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyacinthaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003e(hyacinth family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with green stripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362386063704,"sku":"444","price":5.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioOrnithogalumoligophyllum_WhiteTrophy_biologischewittebreedbladigevogelmelkBloemoloogbiologischebloembollen.jpg?v=1717136983","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-fr\/products\/organic-ornithogalum-white-trophy","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}