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

cape hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, Hyacinthus candicans

hyacinth - any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs

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Hyacinths are generally known as highly scented spring bulbs, but there is also a summer hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, which grows to 3ft (90cm) and makes big clumps of strap-like leaves, producing white, bell-shaped flowers in summer.

Brighten up with bulbs

Hyacinths are generally known as highly scented spring bulbs, but there is also a summer hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, which makes big clumps of strap-like leaves, producing white, bell-shaped flowers in summer.

Blazing bulbs for summer; Hannah Stephenson looks at this year's hot bulbs and offers tips on how to plant them

Hyacinths are generally known as highly scented spring bulbs, but there is also a summer hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, which grows to 3ft (1m) high and makes big clumps of strap-like leaves, producing white, bell shaped flowers in summer.

Garden cuttings

G candicans, the summer hyacinth, is the most likely variety you will find and this grows to about 3ft.

Plant now to enjoy a summer flourish; We will reap the rewards for taking time and effort over next season's bulbs early, says Roger Clarke

Neither agapanthus africanus, the African lily, nor galtonia, the summer hyacinth, are fully hardy.

Try a little DIY to while away the winter hours; Roger Clarke gives some handy hints on making your own wooden planters

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