{"product_id":"ja-lycoris-squamigera-surprise-lily","title":"Lycoris squamigera (Surprise Lily) Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Surprise Lily, is a hardy bulb valued for its unusual flowering habit and fragrant pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear suddenly on tall leafless stems in late summer, long after the spring foliage has died back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e rose-pink with lilac-blue tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e August\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e produces clumps of grey-green strap-like leaves in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe foliage dies back completely in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLater in the season, thick leafless stems suddenly emerge from the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach stem carries an umbel of 4–7 funnel-shaped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blooms are rose-pink with subtle lilac-blue tones at the petal tips and release a pleasant fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis dramatic flowering behaviour gives the plant its common name, Surprise Lily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis species is among the most cold-hardy members of the \u003cem\u003eLycoris\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurprise lily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpider lily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e can contribute to wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides nectar in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to pollinator-friendly borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other late-summer perennials to support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Surprise Lily\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollectors’ bulb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis bulb naturalises well in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition in full sun or light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant with the neck just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse fertile soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during active growth in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow the foliage to die back naturally before the summer dormant period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFragrant pink late-summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique “surprise” flowering habit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardy and reliable bulb\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitectural leafless flower stems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent plant for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a distinctive late-summer flowering bulb, \u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e provides elegant blooms and unusual seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516513460611,"sku":"JA-L8035","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516513493379,"sku":"JA-L8035x10","price":55.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Image_coming_soon_286114a3-e8f5-4a3b-8bd1-038d2c09eccb.webp?v=1767358606","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-lycoris-squamigera-surprise-lily","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}