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Lycoris radiata (Red spider lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lycoris radiata
Other names
Red spider lily, Hurricane lily
Genus
Lycoris Lycoris
Species
L. radiata - L. radiata is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with semi-erect, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn before the leaves emerge, umbels of red flowers with wavy, reflexed petals and long, conspicuous stamens.
Lycoris radiata is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Strong fragrance
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Bulbs are highly toxic if ingested.
Flower
White, Striped, Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Sow seed with gentle heat in spring. Remove offsets after flowering.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lycoris radiata (Red spider lily) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in autumn in fertile, well-drained soil that remains dry in summer. Plant with the neck of the bulb at the soil surface. Protect with a thick, dry, winter mulch in cold areas. In areas with wet summers, grow in a container in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.
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.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lycoris radiata
Other names
Red spider lily, Hurricane lily
Genus
Lycoris Lycoris
Species
L. radiata - L. radiata is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with semi-erect, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn before the leaves emerge, umbels of red flowers with wavy, reflexed petals and long, conspicuous stamens.
Native to
China, Korea, Nepal
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Strong fragrance
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Bulbs are highly toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
White, Striped, Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Sow seed with gentle heat in spring. Remove offsets after flowering.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Lycoris radiata (Red spider lily) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in autumn in fertile, well-drained soil that remains dry in summer. Plant with the neck of the bulb at the soil surface. Protect with a thick, dry, winter mulch in cold areas. In areas with wet summers, grow in a container in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.
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.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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