Botanical Name: Doryanthes Palmeri Giant Spear Lily 

Common Name: Giant Spear Lily

Features:               

• Australian Native
• Perennial lily
• Sword-like, light green leaves that range over 1m long.
• Blood red flowers blossom during Spring and Summer which eventually split open and produce seeds.
• Grows easily
• Low maintenance
• Hardy plant

Position:

Full sun to partial shade

Ideal For:

• Accent plant
• Container plant

Plant Apart:

1.8-2.4 m

Height at Maturity:

5m

Environment Conditions:

• Soil:
• Will tolerate any range of soils but will thrive in fertiliser-enriched soil types
• Deep well-drained soils will also encourage growth  
• Climate:
• Can tolerate a range of climates particularly strong winds due to the rigid structure of the plant
• Will tolerate coastal situations
• Durability:
• Needs protection from salt winds
• Can be damaged by heavy frost but may tolerate light frost  

Care:

• Low maintenance
• Protection from heavy frost and salt winds

Design:

• Accent plant
• Mediterranean style garden
• Cottage garden