About
This strong clump-forming perennial, to 1.2m high in flower, with basal rosettes of linear green leaves to 40cm long. Tall stems bear loose spikes of up to 30 trumpet-shaped, perfumed white flowers in summer.
About the genus
Paradisea are clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennials with linear basal leaves and stems bearing loose racemes of trumpet-shaped white flowers in late spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toPortugal and Spain
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade
PruningCut back spent flower stems if seed is not required
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in autumn or spring. Seeds need a period of cold to germinate
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free