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Zephyranthes minuta

rain lily

A bulbous perennial to 30cm in height, with glossy linear leaves and funnel-shaped bright pink flowers to 7cm in length, in late summer and early autumn

Other common names
keeled zephyr flower
Synonyms
Amaryllis minuta
Zephyranthes verecunda
see moreZephyranthes grandiflora
Habranthus verecunda
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Zephyranthes can be deciduous or evergreen bulbous perennials, with linear leaves and funnel-shaped or crocus-like flowers in spring, summer or autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mexico

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass plant 10cm deep in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas, in moist but well drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with bottom heat (13-18°C) when ripe or separate offsets in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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