Overview

Leucocoryne 'Andes' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Leucocoryne, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leucocoryne 'Andes' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, rock garden and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Leucocoryne 'Andes' is a columnar upright member of the Amaryllidaceae that flowers from June to August. It has deciduous foliage and prefers full sun on well-drained loam or sand, tolerating acid, neutral or alkaline soils. Best sited in a sheltered south-, west- or east-facing spot, it is suited to patio containers, rock gardens and greenhouse or conservatory culture.

In the garden

Leucocoryne 'Andes' sits in the Amaryllidaceae and displays a columnar upright habit with deciduous leaves, producing its flowering display from June to August. Grow it where it receives uninterrupted full sun and where winter wet is avoided, as the species performs on well-drained loam or sand and accepts a wide soil pH range. Hardiness is H3 (borderline) in UK terms, so choose a sheltered position and avoid exposed sites. South-, west- or east-facing aspects give the best light while reducing exposure to driving winds; a protected location or the lee of a wall will reduce risk from severe cold. If you prefer containers, site pots in full sun and move them into a conservatory or greenhouse, or another frost-free spot, for the coldest weeks. Leucocoryne 'Andes' is particularly useful where a columnar, seasonal flowering plant is wanted: patio and container planting, rock gardens or under glass. Keep the soil reliably free-draining and allow the foliage to die back naturally after the June–August flowering period, at which point containers can be relocated into winter shelter until growth resumes.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Leucocoryne

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Leucocoryne 'Andes' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Leucocoryne 'Andes'

Propagation

Sowing seed at 19-24°C as soon as ripe, Remove offsets in autumn

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions