White Rain Lilies
- Botanical Name
- Zephyranthes candida
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type
- Bulb. Can remain evergreen in mild climates.
- Size (HxW)
- 10-20cm x 10-15cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant 2.5-5cm deep, space 10cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil is ideal.
- Aspect
- Full sun in the southern parts of Australia, part shade in northern areas is recommended, out of the hot afternoon sun.
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Keep sheltered from severe frosts.
- Water
- Water well during growing periods but plant in a spot that is ideally allowed to dry out whilst the bulbs are dormant (during winter). In warmer zones they will remain evergreen and can flower year round, with good moisture.
- Fertiliser
- Add a well-balanced fertiliser in spring or summer.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn.
- After Flower Care
- Divide whilst dormant as required.
- Notes
- These bulbs prefer to be left alone which is handy for gardeners! It is ideal to allow large clumps to develop and you will be rewarded with spectacular results. These bulbs are wonderful in pots, nooks and crannies of rockeries or along garden edges
