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Cyrtanthus elatus (Scarborough lily )
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyrtanthus elatus
Other names
Scarborough lily , George lily , Knysna lily, Berglelie, Cyrtanthus speciosus, Cyrtanthus purpureus, Vallota speciosa
Genus
Cyrtanthus Cyrtanthus
Species
C. elatus - C. elatus is a tender, clump-forming, bulbous, deciduous perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of open funnel-shaped, scarlet flowers in summer.
Cyrtanthus elatus is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Faintly sweet smelling in spring during flowering period
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Scarlet in Summer; Scarlet in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
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General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Separate offsets in early spring. Sow seed at 13-18C when ripe,
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyrtanthus elatus (Scarborough lily ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, plant twice the bulb's height in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas, lift and overwinter in a container in a cool dry site or protect with a deep, thick, dry winter mulch. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sand and leaf mould in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth and feed with a liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, 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)
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Botanical name
Cyrtanthus elatus
Other names
Scarborough lily , George lily , Knysna lily, Berglelie, Cyrtanthus speciosus, Cyrtanthus purpureus, Vallota speciosa
Genus
Cyrtanthus Cyrtanthus
Species
C. elatus - C. elatus is a tender, clump-forming, bulbous, deciduous perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of open funnel-shaped, scarlet flowers in summer.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Faintly sweet smelling in spring during flowering period
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Summer; Scarlet in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Separate offsets in early spring. Sow seed at 13-18C when ripe,
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyrtanthus elatus (Scarborough lily ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, plant twice the bulb's height in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas, lift and overwinter in a container in a cool dry site or protect with a deep, thick, dry winter mulch. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sand and leaf mould in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth and feed with a liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, 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)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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