About
Sprekelia formosissima, the Aztec lily, is a tender bulbous perennial producing several strap-shaped leaves and a solitary, striking, deep crimson flower to 12 cm across in spring, with swept-back upper tepals and broader, overlapping lower tepals. A rewarding exotic bulb for a warm, sheltered patio or conservatory position.
About the genus
Stachys can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with paired leaves which are sometimes unpleasantly aromatic, and erect spikes or racemes of whorled, 2-lipped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.