Cyrtanthus mackenii [cream-white-flowered]

Also Known As

Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Cream White'
Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Cream'
Cream White Ifafa Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Cyrtanthus mackenii [cream-white-flowered] plant details

Cyrtanthus mackenii [cream-white-flowered] is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtanthus mackenii [cream-white-flowered]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtanthus mackenii [cream-white-flowered]

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful, sweetly fragrant, and long-flowering South African amaryllis relative deserves to be more commonly grown as a pot plant. The tubular cream-white flowers of this bulb are long and narrow with recurved tips. The leaves are narrowly lance-shaped. Best in a rich but well-drained potting mix, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade. Give deep waterings when in growth and allow to go just short of bone dry when dormant. Keep above zero Celsius for the winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Cyrtanthus Mackenii is probably the most easily grown of all the species. It is evergreen, an ideal container subject, garden plant and cutflower. Numerous colour forms exist and all are delightfully scented. This species particular ornamental when different colour forms are grown together in the same container. It likes to remain undisturbed for many years for best results." The description and pictures are from PacificBulbSociety.org, an excellent reference site! These bulbs are naturally small but full size.