About
A colourful Ismene bulb, rising from underground storage organs. Seasonal flowers provide colour.
About the genus
A genus of tender, perennial bulbs native to South America and known as 'Peruvian Daffodil' with strap-like dark green foliage and exotic-looking daffodil-like trumpet-shaped white or cream flowers with narrow petals. Flowers are very fragrant, particularly at night
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.