Habranthus tubispathus![RHS AGM](/assets/styles/images/icons/RHS-AGM--Small-Vert__web.svg)
Barbados snowdrop
A bulbous perennial with solitary funnel-shaped orange-red or yellow flowers 2.5cm wide, opening in summer before the narrow, dark green leaves
Other common names
crocus lilytube-spathed zephyr flower
Synonyms
Habranthus citrinus 'Texanus'Amaryllis tubispatha
see moreHabranthus texanus
Zephyranthes andersonii
Amaryllis andersonii
Zephyranthes texana
Habranthus andersonii
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Habranthus are small, bulbous perennials with linear or narrowly strap-shaped leaves and solitary funnel-shaped flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA (Texas)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass 7-10cm (3-4in) deep in loam-based potting compost (JI No2) with added grit and leaf mould, and in full light. Water moderately as growth begins, freely when in leaf; reduce water as foliage dies back and keep barely moist when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly when in bud
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 16°C (61°F) as soon as ripe. Remove offsets in winter and pot up separately
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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