Hymenocallis x festalis (Spider lily)
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Hymenocallis x festalis
Other names: Spider lily, Basket lily, Ismene, Peruvian daffodil, Sea daffodil
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Genus: Hymenocallis
Species: H. x festalis - H. x festalis is a tender bulb with green basal leaves. In mid-summer it has a stalkless stem that rises up to hold 3-5 fragrant, bright white, showy flowers with green stripes.
Hymenocallis x festalis is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Striped, Green in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
Fragrance: Strong fragrance
Habit: Clump-forming, Compact
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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Hymenocallis x festalis (Spider lily) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Regular watering during dry periods in spring and summer will ensure successful flowering.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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Hymenocallis Festalis (Spider Lily)
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This March, I planted six bulbs of this lily, 2 from Waitrose and 2 from Daily Telegraph. Lots of growth but no flowers as at beginning of August. Does it not flower the first year?
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- Posted: Fri. 5th August 2011 16:10
- Last reply: Wed. 10th August 2011 07:24
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