Sprekelia formosissima
"Aztec lily"
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Description
Sprekelia formosissima is a real jewel of a flower and planted en masse in your garden will give you a rich showing. Also known as the Aztec Lily or Jacobean Lily, it is part of the Amaryllis family rather than that of the lilies. Sprekelia formosissima produces brilliant red flowers that are about 13 cm or 5 inch wide, and seem to blend lilies and orchids in their design. The lower three petals are rolled together at their base, and unfold lower down to form a serving surface for downward pointing stamens, while the top three enjoy total independence. This results in an unusual two part bloom which stands aloof over its foliage on a similar way that orchids do!
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Suitable for indoors
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Drought tolerant
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Needs winter protection
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Sprekelia formosissima
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Flower colour
Red
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Bulb size
20/+
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender/Tropical
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Pots
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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