Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'
spider lily 'Sulphur Queen'
Evergreen, bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, dark green basal leaves to 60cm long. Produces stems of up to 6 fragrant flowers, to 15cm across, with long, creamy yellow outer petals and green-striped yellow tubes, from spring to summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
A genus of tender, perennial bulbs native to South America and known as 'Peruvian Daffodil' with strap-like dark green foliage and exotic-looking daffodil-like trumpet-shaped white or cream flowers with narrow petals. Flowers are very fragrant, particularly at night
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Can be grown outdoors in summer, plant bulb with the neck and shoulder just above the soil surface, in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Lift bulbs for winter and keep in a dry, frost free place. Under glass grow in a container of peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light, in temperatures above 10°C. Water freely in the growing season, and keep dry when dormant
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers at 19-24°C when ripe, or by division, removing bulb offsets in autumn - see bulb propagation for more detailed advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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