Species lycoris

lycoris

Lycoris sprengeri

Lycoris sprengeri, commonly known as Red Spider Lily, is a bulbous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Native to Japan, it is widely adapted to warmer climates and is an eye-catching addition to any outdoor space. With fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers, the blooms feature conspicuous yellow tips that contrast brightly against the vibrant red petals. Plant Lycoris bulbs 3-4 " deep and spacing them 8"-12" apart in well-drained soils in a sunny location to get the best blooms. This showy flower is a surefire way to add a bit of pizzazz to any dull garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 10

Flowers:

Pink throat with blue tie dye shading Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Lycoris sprengeri requires very little water to thrive. Water it deeply and infrequently during the summer months. Once a month should be sufficient, allowing the soil to dry out between watering. In colder months, water only enough to keep the soil from drying out completely. Too much water can lead to root rot and other problems.

sunlight

Lycoris sprengeri needs full sun for 8 to 12 hours per day to flower at its best. They can tolerate partial shade but fewer and smaller blooms will result. They prefer a warmer climate and can handle cooler temps as long as they are exposed to plenty of sun during the day. In general, plants do best with consistent sun throughout the entire season for maximum performance.

pruning

Lycoris sprengeri is a bulbous perennial flower that produces eye-catching clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer. To ensure healthy plant growth, light pruning is recommended once blooms begin to fade. Pruning should include removing dead flower heads, concentrating on the more noticeably wilted or discolored blooms, as well as cutting any stems that have become too long or unruly. This type of pruning can be done anytime from late summer to early fall and should take about 15 minutes or so to complete. Pruning Lycoris sprengeri at this time will also help to remove any diseased or damaged foliage, as well as encourage the plant to store energy for the upcoming season.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Lycoris sprengeri typically start flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Lycoris sprengeri typically start flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.

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