About
A bulbous perennial to 75cm, with narrowly elliptic leaves and erect stems bearing an umbel of perfumed white flowers, the stamens united at the base to form a cup.
About the genus
Eucharis are evergreen bulbous perennials with long-stalked, lance-shaped or elliptic leaves, and erect stems bearing umbels of fragrant white flowers, daffodil-like, with a cup surrounded by spreading 6 tepals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toN Peru
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationPlant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mulch well in colder areas
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or spring or remove offsets in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free