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Cyrtanthus elatus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cyrtanthus elatus Scarborough Lily,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Tufting

Description:

Evergreen perennial known as the Scarborough Lily with green strap-like foliage and spectacular medium to large lily-like flowers in Summer and Autumn. Flower colours range from red, orange, white, pink and yellow. Foliage dies back during the cooler months. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 50cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Scale, Snails And Slugs

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Amaryllidaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Orange, Pink, White, Yellow, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: TBA

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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