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delicate lily

Chlidanthus fragrans

Fragrant

Genus: Chlidanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common Names: perfumed fairy lily

About this plant

C. fragrans is a bulbous perennial with narrow, semi-upright, grey-green leaves. In summer it produces small clusters of golden-yellow, scented, trumpet-shaped flowers on upright, bare stems up to 30cm high

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in pots of loam-based potting compost in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory, in full light. Can be stood outside, or plunged in a sunny border, for summer

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C or by removing offsets, in spring

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitecturalCottage Informal

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years