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Paradisea lusitanica (Paradise lily)
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Paradisea lusitanica
Other names
Paradisea liliastrum var. lusitanica, Paradise lily, Robust St Bruno's lily
Genus
Paradisea Paradisea
Species
P. lusitanica - P. lusitanica is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with linear, grass-like, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing loose racemes of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Paradisea lusitanica is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. Cut to the base in winter.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or as soon as ripe. Divide in early spring or after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Paradisea lusitanica (Paradise lily) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Paradisea lusitanica
Other names
Paradisea liliastrum var. lusitanica, Paradise lily, Robust St Bruno's lily
Genus
Paradisea Paradisea
Species
P. lusitanica - P. lusitanica is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with linear, grass-like, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing loose racemes of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. Cut to the base in winter.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or as soon as ripe. Divide in early spring or after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Paradisea lusitanica (Paradise lily) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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