Botanical name - Ornithogalum arabicum
Arabs Eye, is also known as Black Pearl Lily, has multiple stems with each producing many lightly fragrant cream cups with black peas-sized centres. Arabs Eye make long lasting cut flowers and are suitable for pots and containers.
Position - Grows best in full sun or part shade.
Climate - Suitable for all climates except Tropical areas.
Planting time - Autumn to Winter.
Watering - Only necessary if soil begins to dry due to insufficient rainfall.
Flowering time - Spring to Summer.
Fertilising - Work organic/chemical fertiliser through soil prior to planting. Soil - Well-drained soil. They prefer a neutral PH soil.
Pests - No pests.
Growing Tips - Single bulbs will make clumps up to 30cm over a few years. Can be left undisturbed for many years. If lifting and storing, digging is required wait until flowers have died down. Keep the bulbs water free, in a cool dry place and replant annually in spring.
(Available to purchase in Bunnings from February to May, or until sold out)
