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Zephyranthes candida

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Zephyranthes candida, Zephyranthes Plant, Rain Lily, White Rain Lily, Fairy Lily, Sea Onion, Zephyr lily white, Summer Crocus

Zephyranthes candida, commonly known as the White Rain Lily or Fairy Lily, features beautiful and fragrant, white flowers with a yellow centre through summer and autumn. The flowers are held on short stems above the long and slender, dark green leaves as it grows as a clump to about 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide. Zephyranthes candida is ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, mixed plantings, planting around the base of larger trees and shrubs, or simply growing in a container.

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The average plant height is 10 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:15 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asZephyranthes candida, Zephyranthes Plant, Rain Lily, White Rain Lily, Fairy Lily, Sea Onion, Zephyr lily white, Summer Crocus
Sku13779

Zephyranthes Plant

The Zephyranthes plant, Zephyranthes candida is an outstanding and popular plant in NZ gardens. It features beautiful and fragrant, white flowers with a yellow centre which are borne through summer and autumn. The flowers are held on short stems above the long and slender, dark green leaves. The combination of flowers and foliage is impressive. It grows as a clump to about 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide and may die back during winter, but it will regrow again when temperatures warm. This Zephyranthes plant grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and heavy, wet soils. Zephyranthes candida is ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, mixed plantings, planting around the base of larger trees and shrubs, or simply growing in a container. For an amazing display try a mass planting Zephyranthes candida on a bank or as a groundcover with plants spaced 20 cm apart.

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Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

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