Zephyranthes candida
"Peruvian swamp lily"
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Description
Highlight a sunny planting scheme or rockery with this sweet little fellow, Zephyranthes candida, also known as the white Peruvian Swamp Lily. During summer and autumn, beautifully simple white cupped blooms emerge continually between grassy leaves for a long-lasting and sophisticated display. Being petite in size, low maintenance and forming a neat grassy tuft, it’s ideal for tucking into little spaces to add that extra wisp of loveliness!
Perfect for a gravel or rock garden, these gorgeous alpines love the free-draining conditions and sunny aspect. These white Zephyranthes are tougher than they look. Though not fully hardy, they can cope with a very mild winter but are best given a bit of shelter from sub-zero temperatures to return for a repeat display the following year.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Zephyranthes candida
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Flower colour
White
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Leaf colour
Green
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Bulb size
1
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
90 bulbs per m2
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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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
Toxic if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Other information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2023
You can expect your order in March 2023Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2023
You can expect your order in April 2023Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2023
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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