Doryanthes excelsa
Botanical Name: Doryanthes excelsa
Common Names: Gymea Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA 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:
TBA TBA
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Costal Garden, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery
Pests & Diseases: TBA
Cultural Notes
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae TBA
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: TBA
Flower Colour: TBA
Flower Fragrant:
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: TBA
Maintenance Level: TBA
Water Usage: TBA
Drought: TBA
Frost: TBA
Wind: TBA