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Lisianthius nigrescens (Flor de muerto)
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3 hours care
per year
per year
1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lisianthius nigrescens
Other names
Flor de muerto, Flower of death, Black lisianthius, Petasostylis nigrescens
Genus
Lisianthius Lisianthius
Species
L. nigrescens - L. nigrescens is a tender, erect perennial with large, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and long, slender, pendent, tubular, black flowers in summer.
Lisianthius nigrescens is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Flower
Black in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generaly disease free.
General care
Pruning
May require staking.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-25C in spring. Resents root disturbance so take care when transplanting.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lisianthius nigrescens (Flor de muerto) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Partial shade is tolerated. Water regularly in dry periods. If container grown, overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lisianthius nigrescens
Other names
Flor de muerto, Flower of death, Black lisianthius, Petasostylis nigrescens
Genus
Lisianthius Lisianthius
Species
L. nigrescens - L. nigrescens is a tender, erect perennial with large, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and long, slender, pendent, tubular, black flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Black in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generaly disease free.
General care
Pruning
May require staking.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-25C in spring. Resents root disturbance so take care when transplanting.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lisianthius nigrescens (Flor de muerto) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Partial shade is tolerated. Water regularly in dry periods. If container grown, overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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