Zephyranthes sulphurea
"Yellow rain lily"
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You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Description
Let the gleaming golden faces of Zephyranthes sulphurea bring a long-lasting glow to your summer garden! Although Zephyranthes are commonly known as rain lilies, this species will pour nothing but floods of sunshine into the garden with its lovely yellow blooms, particularly if planted in close groups or swathes. These petite plants have narrow foliage and dainty flowers with pointed petals, their appearance is not too dissimilar to that of a species tulip. Unlike tulips, you can expect to see yellow Zephyranthes appear for a summer and autumn show.
To enjoy Zephyranthes sulphurea at their best, they’ll need a sunny position with free draining soil. They’re compact enough to be grown in narrow spaces and quite like to be crowded, this makes them ideal for planting in a border or pot which is next to a wall or building. In such a position, Zephyranthes sulphurea will enjoy extra warmth during summer which they love, and also some shelter from the harshest weather during winter. Yellow rain lilies aren’t completely hardy, but they will cope in areas with mild winters where temperatures fall no lower than around -5°C.
Zephyranthes sulphurea is a must-have for any avid gardener. With its vibrant yellow flowers and ability to withstand various weather conditions, it will add a beautiful touch to any outdoor space. Its easy maintenance makes it perfect for both experienced and novice gardeners alike. Get ready to add some zest to your garden with Zephyranthes sulphurea!
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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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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RHS Award (AGM)
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Zephyranthes sulphurea
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Flower colour
Yellow
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Bulb size
5/+
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
90 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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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 -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
No
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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
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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