Taken on the main range national park in QLD

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Shows the flower spike flowering on the main range national park in QLD

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Shows a Photo of Doryanthes palmeri at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens

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Giant Spear Lily

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In flower, this is a spectacular grand sized plant- this plant is growing in suburbia.

(5/7) In flower, this is a spectacular grand sized plant- this plant is growing in suburbia.

Giant Spear Lily For Sale

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Leaf of the Giant Spear Lily

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Giant Spear Lily

Doryanthes palmeri
This rare native makes a striking feature plant with its large rosette and tall spikes of red flowers. They are drought hardy and require very little maintenance, other than to prune off spent flowerheads
Other Names: Spear lily

$19.75

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Specifications of Giant Spear Lily

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-3m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months September, October, November

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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Giant Spear Lily Reviews & Tips

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Barry
★★★★ 2y ago

KOORINGAL, NSW

Giant Spear Lily

Plants appear nice and strong. Hopefully they will get through winter ok. Fingers crossed.

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