About
Evergreen, bulbous perennial with long, strap-shaped, mid-green basal leaves and bearing stems of 2-5 aromatic white flowers, 8-12cm across, with wide daffodil-like cups and narrow, curling petals, 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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toPeru
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. During the growing season, water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Stand container on a saucer of damp gravel to increase humidity. In the winter months keep compost just lightly moist and temperatures above 10°C.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sowing them in containers at 19-24°C when ripe; alternatively remove bulb offsets in autumn- see bulb propagation advice
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free