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Doryanthes excels - Gymea Lily
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Doryanthes excelsa - Gymea lily
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Doryanthes excelsa - Gymea lily
The Gymea lily is a stunning, architectural plant, with an upright, clumping growth habit and large sword shaped leaves. It makes an eye catching feature plant when in flower, with long stems which can reach from 2 to 4 metres tall, topped by a large, rich red flower head. Prefers a deep, well drained soil in sun or shade, and can be grown in large containers. It is very easy to maintain by simply cutting off the old flower heads and removing any dead or dying foliage in autumn. The flowers are rich in nectar, often being visited by birds, bees and other insects. Naturally grows on the NSW central coast, but happy in a wider range, foliage is frost resistant, but flowers buds can be damaged by heavy frost.