About
A bulbous perennial with lime green strap-shaped leaves and erect stems to 75cm in height, bearing up to 10 perfumed white flowers, 15cm across, with a large, daffodil-like cup and narrow, curling petals.
About the genus
Hymenocallis are bulbous perennials, sometimes evergreen, with strap-shaped leaves and umbels of fragrant, daffodil-like flowers with a cup and narrow, spreading tepals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
FragranceFlower
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 40853,hymenocallis-pedunculata,Hymenocallis pedunculata,,A reliable Hymenocallis
Care notes
CultivationPlant bulbs with the neck and shoulder just above the surface, when dormant, in moderately fertile soil. Under glass grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit in full light. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid, dilute fertiliser every fortnight. Keep dry when dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19 to 24°C as soon as ripe or remove offsets in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free