Botanical Name: Common Names:
Doryanthes excelsa Gymea Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Upright Narrow
Description:
Large leaved lily which produces a huge red flower head in Spring. Green foliage is sword-like and can measure more than 1m, flower heads sit well above the foliage and are spectacular. Use singularly as a feature in a pot or courtyard, but equally impressive mass planted commercially for impact. Foliage and flowers often used in cut flower production.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: TBA
Cultural Notes: Best planted in full sun in well drained, deep soil. To look their best, Doryanthes need regular watering. Flowers can be damaged by frosts. Plant were the large flower spike can be appreciated. Apply a slow release fertiliser or blood and bone in Spring.
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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