Care |
Easy to grow & maintain, will require liquid fertiliser to keep them well fed. |
Common names |
Kaffir Lily or Bush Lily |
Flowers |
Yes, winter to spring. |
Flower description |
Up to 16 orange funnel-shaped flowers 6-8cm in length, in a rounded head on a sturdy stem with a sweet perfume. |
Foliage |
Deep green strappy foliage. |
Growth |
45cm (h) x 45cm (w) |
Growth rate |
Slow |
Habit |
The shiny, green strap leaves arise from the ground and form a dense clump that show off the resplendent flowers most admirably. |
Origin |
South Africa |
Position |
Deep Full Shade / Canopy Shade. |
Pot size |
140mm or 180mm Pots. |
Soil type |
Soil that has plenty of mulch & compost, will require a feed and more compost during the summer months for better results. |
Uses |
Tropical gardens, containers, boarders, suitable for coastal gardens & water features. |