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Brunsvigia josephinae (Josephine's lily)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.7m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Brunsvigia josephinae
Other names
Josephine's lily, Giant eastern lily, Candelabra flower, Chandelier flower, Royal Brunswick lily, Brunsvigia gydobergensis
Genus
Brunsvigia Brunsvigia
Species
B. josephinae - B. josephinae is an erect, bulbous perennial with umbels of red flowers in autumn followed by strap-shaped, dark green leaves.
Brunsvigia josephinae is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem
Flower
Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus eelworm Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus eelworm
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spike. Remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Brunsvigia josephinae (Josephine's lily) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sandy, sharply drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Under glass, plant in loam-based compost in autumn, the neck of the bulb above soil level. Needs full light with light shade in bloom. Water freely in growth. Keep dry during summer dormancy.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Brunsvigia josephinae
Other names
Josephine's lily, Giant eastern lily, Candelabra flower, Chandelier flower, Royal Brunswick lily, Brunsvigia gydobergensis
Genus
Brunsvigia Brunsvigia
Species
B. josephinae - B. josephinae is an erect, bulbous perennial with umbels of red flowers in autumn followed by strap-shaped, dark green leaves.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus eelworm
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spike. Remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Brunsvigia josephinae (Josephine's lily) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sandy, sharply drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Under glass, plant in loam-based compost in autumn, the neck of the bulb above soil level. Needs full light with light shade in bloom. Water freely in growth. Keep dry during summer dormancy.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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