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Leucocoryne 'Andes' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Leucocoryne 'Andes'

Leucocoryne 'Andes'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Leucocoryne
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A bulbous perennial to 45cm tall, with grass-like basal leaves which smell of garlic; these wither as the flowers open. In spring, clusters of 2-7 funnel-shaped, scented, lilac flowers with orange centres are produced

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

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 DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light with good ventilation. When in growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in leaf. Reduce watering and keep almost dry when dormant in summer. Pot on every 2 years in autumn

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C as soon as ripe, or remove offsets in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years