Leucocoryne 'Andes'
glory of the sun 'Andes'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Leucocoryne are bulbous perennials with grassy, garlic-scented folaige and umbels of funnel-shaped purple, blue or white flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, 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
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C as soon as ripe, or remove offsets in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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