Paradisea liliastrum (L.) Bertol.
St Bruno's lily
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with greyish-green grassy leaves and erect stems bearing racemes of lily-like pure white flowers 4-6cm in length in early summer
Other common names
giant St Bruno's lilygreat Savoy spiderwort
see moreparadise lily
star lily of paradise
Synonyms
Anthericum liliastrum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Paradisea are clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennials with linear basal leaves and stems bearing loose racemes of trumpet-shaped white flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Pyrenees, Alps, Appennines
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame either when ripe or in spring. Propagate by division after flowering or in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour and then cut back to base in winter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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