A giant perennial lily with a basal clump of large sword-shaped leaves over 1m long . In spring and summer large flowerheads up to 30cm across form at the end of thick stems that are up to 6m tall. Individual trumpet shaped flowers are deep blood-red, 10cm acroos, and produce abundant nectar.
Flowering start in September and ends in December.
Identification
The main flower colour is red. Very tall, robust stem supporting a head of large red flowers. Long, sword shaped leaves.
References
http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp12/doryanthes-excelsa.htmlhttp://ianfrasertalkingnaturally.blogspot.co.uk/2014_10_01_archive.htmlCreated: 29 May 2014 - Max - Sydney
Updated: 08 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val
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