Hymenocallis littoralis (Beach Spider Lily) – 10 Dry Bulb

Hymenocallis littoralis the Beach Spider Lily. A vigorous, evergreen, bulbous species with narrow, dark green, strap-like leaves. Faintly fragrant, large white flowers with a vanilla scent, sessile, with extremely long, narrow, hanging petals and a central membranous cup stretched between the stamens.

You're buying 10 dry bulbs for R150.00, ready to plant.

The biggest flush of flowers appears at the end of the rainy season, from midsummer to late autumn, with up to 8 flowers on each 7090 cm stem. Grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil enriched with organic matter that drains well, though it will tolerate poorer conditions too a tough, undemanding plant. Suitable for planting in drifts, alongside driveways or paths, in tubs, or in garden beds. It will also tolerate coastal sites and may be grown aquatically.

Details:

• Quantity: 10 dry bulbs
• Life cycle: Perennial, evergreen
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade -
• Flowering: Midsummer to late autumn, up to 8 flowers per 7090 cm stem
• Uses: Drifts, borders, containers, coastal planting, can be grown aquatically
• Foliage: Narrow, dark green, strap-like leaves

Plant bulbs on receipt. Public meetup or door pick-up from Fairland, Johannesburg. Message me with any questions!