About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with neat basal foliage. It bears colourful blooms. 'Advance' is valued in garden settings.

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

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil