Lord Howe Wedding Lily

Dietes robinsoniana

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Endemic to Lord Howe Island, the pure white flowers last only one day but appear consecutively for 4-6 weeks from spring. Broad, upright foliage remains green offering year-round structure.
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This rare plant, known to botanists for years, is now available to gardeners. Endemic to Lord Howe Island and known as the Wedding Day Lily, it is a botanical curio with its closest relatives native to South Africa. Impressive pure white flowers last only one perfect day but fortunately there are many blooms over a 4-6 week period in spring and early summer. Broad, upright leaves remain green and lush-looking to provide structure throughout the year.
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This rare plant, known to botanists for years, is now available to gardeners. Endemic to Lord Howe Island and known as the Wedding Day Lily, it is a botanical curio with its closest relatives native to South Africa. Impressive pure white flowers last only one perfect day but fortunately there are many blooms over a 4-6 week period in spring and early summer. Broad, upright leaves remain green and lush-looking to provide structure throughout the year.
How to grow
Full sun or part shade, in a free-draining soil fertile in organic matter. Drought-tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering during extended dry periods. Use low-phosphorus fertilisers if required. Prune off spent flowers and damaged foliage as required.
Growing information
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun/Part shade
Water: Seasonal watering
Plant characteristics
Type: Evergreen
Height: 1.2m
Width: 1.2m
Flower colour: White

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