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Zephyranthes rosea (Rosy zephyr lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Zephyranthes rosea
Other names
Windflower, Rain lily, Rainlily, Rosy zephyr lily, Pink rose lily, Rosy rain lily, Cuban zephyrlily, Rose fairy lily, Pink rain lily
Genus
Zephyranthes Zephyranthes
Species
Z. rosea - Z. rosea is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with grassy foliage and pink, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow anthers in late summer to early autumn.
Zephyranthes rosea is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Bulks are highly toxic if ingested.
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mice , Squirrels , Voles Mice , Squirrels , Voles
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Zephyranthes rosea (Rosy zephyr lily) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Protect from winter wet or overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light. In growth, water freely & feed month
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
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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
Zephyranthes rosea
Other names
Windflower, Rain lily, Rainlily, Rosy zephyr lily, Pink rose lily, Rosy rain lily, Cuban zephyrlily, Rose fairy lily, Pink rain lily
Genus
Zephyranthes Zephyranthes
Species
Z. rosea - Z. rosea is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with grassy foliage and pink, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow anthers in late summer to early autumn.
Native to
Caribbean, Cuba, Guatemala
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Bulks are highly toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Zephyranthes rosea (Rosy zephyr lily) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Protect from winter wet or overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in full light. In growth, water freely & feed month
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
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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