About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with upright stems with strap-shaped leaves. It produces bright flowers.

About the genus

Lycoris are bulbous perennials producing showy umbels of funnel-shaped flowers on leafless stems from spring to autumn. The leaves can be linear or strap-shaped

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceBasal rot in waterlogged soil