About
Evergreen, bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, dark green basal leaves to 60cm long. Produces stems of up to 6 perfumed flowers, to 15cm across, with long, creamy yellow outer petals and green-striped yellow tubes, from spring to summer.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Chalk, Clay, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationCan be grown outdoors in summer, plant bulb with the neck and shoulder just above the soil surface, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Lift bulbs for winter and keep in a dry, frost free place. Under glass grow in a container of peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light, in temperatures above 10°C. Water freely in the growing season, and keep dry when dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sowing them in containers at 19-24°C when ripe, or by division, removing bulb offsets in autumn - see bulb propagation for more detailed advice
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free