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Chinese lantern lily | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chinese lantern lily

Sandersonia aurantiaca

Genus: Sandersonia
Family: Colchicaceae
Common Names: Christmas bells

About this plant

A tender perennial climber grown from tubers to a height of 75cm. Green stems carry sparse lance-shaped green leaves 10cm long - some with tendrils at the ends. Pendulous bright orange bell shaped flowers are borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkalineAcid

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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

Plant tubers in the greenhouse, 7-10cm deep in a loam-based compost with grit added. Grow on with sun, but with midday shade. Water well in growth and keep dry when dormant. Outside where there are no frosts, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid winter wet.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at a temperature of 18-24°C as soon as ripe, or by division in autumn or winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

ClimbingColumnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years