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Hymenocallis × macrostephana

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Hymenocallis
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

H. x macrostephana is a bulbous perennial with bright green strap-shaped leaves and erect stems to 75cm in height, bearing up to 10 fragrant white flowers, 15cm across, with a large, daffodil-like cup and narrow, curling petals

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant bulbs with the neck and shoulder just above the surface, when dormant, in moderately fertile soil. Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit in full light. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid, dilute fertiliser every fortnight. Keep dry when dormant

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19 to 24°C as soon as ripe or remove offsets in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years