Chlidanthus fragrans
delicate lily
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Chlidanthus are bulbous perennials with long, narrow leaves, and leafless stems bearing clusters of strongly-scented, trumpet-shaped, white or yellow flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Peru
How to grow
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
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C or by removing offsets, in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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