


LYCORIS radiata
Commonly known as red spider lily

(syn. Nerine japonica). Bright red spider-like flowers.
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Syn Nerine japonica -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Native to Japan -
Deciduous
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Red
Bright red -
Star-shaped
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Border
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Linear
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Height and Spread
0.1–0.5 metres -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
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