Doryanthes Palmeri 'Giant Spear Lily'-FLOWER-25 seeds

DORYANTHES PALMERI

“Giant Spear Lily”

Family: Doryanthaceae.

Ideal sowing temp: 18-22C (Avoid the coldest and hottest temps).

Position:  Open & sunny, well-drained, deep soil.

Preparation: Soak in lukewarm water overnight before sowing.

Sowing: 3-5mm deep.  Warm, sheltered position while sprouting.

Care:  Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.

Sprouting: 21-40 days (@18-22C).

Native to Queensland, this popular perennial is becoming popular in areas of NSW and Victoria as a landscaping feature specimen.  It grows into a large rosette of wide, green leaves before sending up a stalk which can reach 5m in height.  The springtime flowering brings a mass of red flowers along this stalk which tends to curve under the weigh it carries, creating a striking arched appearance on the single stalk. With or without blooms, this is a spectacular plant that adds sensation to any garden.

Drought and frost tender, it prefers sunny position with light to well-drained soil.

****Please note: these are seeds (we are NOT selling these as live plants. Quarantine restrictions and costs prohibit us from selling these seeds to WA, Tas, and Internationally.