Doryanthes excelsa Dorexc Gymea Lily, Illawarra Lily 140mm
Doryanthes excelsa Dorexc Gymea Lily, Illawarra Lily 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Doryanthes excelsa Gymea Lily, Illawarra Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Upright
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 are spectacular on stems that can reach 2-4m tall. 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, Embankment, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:TBA
Cultural Notes:
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
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.