What is a gymea lily?

What is a gymea lily?

Guide to Growing Gymea Lily. Doryanthes is a genus of large succulent plants that are half hardy perennials. They may reach from 2 to 4 metres in height, and have large red and white flowers that bloom in the summer. Doryanthes is commonly known as the Gymea lily.

What is gymea lily Doryanthes excelsa?

The Gymea lily Doryanthes excelsa is indigenous to the Sydney Basin and a truly iconic plant of the Australian bush.

Where to plant gymea lily seeds?

Previously classified in the Asparagaceae family. If growing Gymea lily outdoors then fresh seeds should be sown on the soil surface. They prefer to grow in a sunny area of the garden that has good drainage and a soil rich in humus.

Where can you find Gymea in Australia?

The magnificent Gymea lily is one of the most unusual Australian native plants, found only along the coast and surrounding bushland of the Sydney Basin, from Newcastle to Wollongong. In spring this giant lily shoots out spectacular red flowers that can reach heights of 2-4m.

Where do Gymea grow in Australia?

A native plant that grows in woodland areas, Gymea lily or ‘Doryanthes excelsa’ are a spectacular Australian Native up to 4m tall with long, sword-like leaves individually 1m long surrounding a large flower head on a tall spike. Native to areas around Sydney they makes a fantastic feature in the garden.

Is the gymea lily resistant to bushfire?

Interesting info: The Gymea lily is not only resistant to bushfire, it thrives on it. Rather than being ruined by intense bushfires, the plant will blossom profusely. When growing the plant, simulation of bushfire is often used to encourage flowering.

When do Gymea lilies bloom?

Flowering time: Flowering occurs in spring with seeds being released in late summer. Interesting info: The Gymea lily is not only resistant to bushfire, it thrives on it. Rather than being ruined by intense bushfires, the plant will blossom profusely.