About
Eucharis sanderi, Sander's lily, is an evergreen, bulbous perennial with long-stalked, broadly lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of fragrant, white, daffodil-like flowers with a central, funnel-shaped cup surrounded by six spreading tepals. A beautiful and fragrant bulb for a heated conservatory or shaded, frost-free border.
About the genus
Eucharis, the Amazon lilies, are evergreen bulbous perennials with long-stalked, broadly elliptic or lance-shaped leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of fragrant, white, daffodil-like flowers with a central cup. Grown as ornamental bulbs in heated glasshouses and frost-free conservatories.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.