Botanical Name: Doryanthes Palmeri Giant Spear Lily
Common Name: Giant Spear Lily
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Average Height from the top of the pot: 200mm
This Australian native perennial lily will add a sense of warmth and colour to any type of garden. With a deep, blood red flowering accompanied by thick, sword-like leaves, not only is this plant beautiful to look at, but even easier to take care of.
Features:
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- 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
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Position:
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Full sun to partial shade
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Ideal For:
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- Accent plant
- Container plant
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Plant Apart:
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1.8-2.4 m
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Height at Maturity:
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5m
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Environment Conditions:
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- 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
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Care:
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- Low maintenance
- Protection from heavy frost and salt winds
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Design:
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- Accent plant
- Mediterranean style garden
- Cottage garden
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