Ismene Festalis
Exotic Spider Lily with Fragrant Blooms, Adds a Touch of the Tropics
Bring tropical flair to your garden with the exotic spider lily. Its elegant, fragrant blooms are perfect for creating a serene, tropical-inspired space. Plant bulbs in spring after the last frost, placing them 8-10cm (3-4 inches) deep and 15cm (6 inches) apart in moist but well-drained soil. Position them in full sun or light shade for best results. Spider lilies bloom in mid-to-late summer, offering a captivating display of delicate, spidery flowers that emit a subtle fragrance. They thrive with regular watering and make excellent additions to borders or containers.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Ismene Festalis
- Flower Colour: Purple
- Established Height: 45-60 cm
- Established Spread: 10-15 cm
- Plant Spacing: 16-25 bulbs per m²
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Low Maintenance Gardens, Water Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Slightly Acidic
- Soil Moisture: Moderate
- Soil Type: Loam, Loamy Soil, Well-drained Soil
- Growing Skill: Easy to Grow
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Mouse Resistant: No
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Toxicity: Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
Get the best out of your precious bulbs from the very beginning. When your flower bulbs and plants grow in an environment where they feel most at home, they will flourish and put on a spectacular display!