Bulb Type
|
LYCORIS
|
Variety Name
|
RED SPIDER LILY
|
Quantity
|
1
|
Season
|
AUTUMN FLOWERING
|
Price
|
B
|
Position
|
Full Sun/Part Shade
|
Planting Time
|
Plant from November till February
|
Planting Depth
|
Neck of bulb just above soil level
|
Blooming time
|
Blooms in Autumn
|
Height
|
30-60 cm
|
Soil Position
|
Lycoris prefer a full sun position in a well drained fertile soil.
|
Application
|
An exotic looking plant with iridescent spider-like red flowers making an excellent cut flower. They are frost tolerant. Can be planted in garden beds or pots.
|
Cultivation
|
Prepare your soil by digging well rotted manure a few weeks prior to planting your bulbs. Leave bulbs in the ground undisturbed for years to naturalise as they thrive on being crowded and tend to produce more flowers. Dislikes being disturbed.
|
Botanical Name
|
Lycoris radiata
|