Zephyranthes Robusta Pink – 30 Bulbs

Robusta Pink rain lilies produce bright pink, star-shaped flowers for summer beds and naturalised drifts.

Zephyranthes 'Robusta Pink' is a compact rain lily for bright summer colour in borders, rockeries and naturalised drifts. Its clear pink, star-shaped flowers rise above narrow green leaves, and the generous pack makes it easy to plant a repeating display. Each retail unit contains 30 true bulbs.

Plant in September in full sun or semi-shade, with each bulb neck level with the soil surface. Use free-draining soil enriched with compost and keep it evenly moist during active growth.

Pack contents: 30 bulbs.

Horticultural details

Family: Amaryllidaceae. Common names: rain lily, fairy lily, raindrops, west wind lily. Type: true bulb. Sun: full sun to semi-shade. Supplier-listed planting: September; active growth: OctoberApril; dormancy: MayAugust; lifting: June; mature height: about 20 cm. Set the neck at ground level and space about 8 cm apart. The source flowering windows name Z. grandiflora and Z. candida, not Robusta Pink, so no cultivar-specific month claim is proposed.

Planting and care

Loosen free-draining soil to about 20 cm and incorporate compost. Plant in September with each bulb neck level with the soil surface, spacing bulbs about 8 cm apart. Water deeply every three to four days during active growth, adjusting for rain and soil moisture. A light mulch can help retain moisture in summer. Allow the foliage to complete its growth cycle before reducing water for winter dormancy.