About
A bulbous perennial producing umbels of five or six tubular-funnel-shaped, wavy-margined, yellow flowers, 10cm across, with the petals reflexed at the tips and prominent stamens. Semi-erect, fleshy, strap-shaped leaves up to 60cm long appear after the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSE Asia
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationPlant in autumn in fertile, well-drained soil that dries out in summer. Protect in colder areas with a deep, dry mulch over winter. In areas with wet summers grow as a container plant in a conservatory or cool greenhouse
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or remove offsets after flowering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free