Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' (Spider Lily)

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Sulphur Queen, often admired for its cream, yellow, green colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Ismene ‘Sulphur Queen’ is a particularly refined spider lily, valued for its elegant, creamy-yellow blooms and gentle fragrance. Each flower is beautifully poised, with a subtle green-striped throat, bringing a softly exotic note to summer pots and sheltered borders.

Plant where it can enjoy warmth and good drainage, then lift and store the bulbs over winter for best results. An excellent choice for cutting, too—its blooms add poise to a simple vase arrangement.

Botanical name Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'
Flower colour Cream, Yellow, Green
Established height 50–100 cm
Established spread 10–50 cm
Leaf colour Dark green
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Half Hardy
Sunlight Full-Sun
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam

Where to Plant:

Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' (Spider Lily) needs full-sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb at the correct seasonal time once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing the recommended spacing for the variety apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Fragrant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' (Spider Lily) - Harding & Bloom

Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' (Spider Lily)

£9.89 £5.93
£9.89 £5.93

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

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I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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