{"product_id":"swamp-lily-crinum-pedunculatum","title":"Swamp Lily - Crinum pedunculatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwamp Lily (\u003cem\u003eCrinum pedunculatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, fountain-shaped native lily with bold strappy leaves and big rounded clusters of white, softly scented flowers. It reaches about 1m tall and 1m wide and makes a statement even when it is not in bloom. It is the plant for wet corners, pond edges and coastal borders where few others are happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fountain of broad strappy leaves gives structure and presence long before the flowers open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented white flower heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems carry rounded clusters of large white flowers with a soft scent, from August to January and at their best in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers moist conditions and tolerates poor drainage, so it fills boggy, low-lying spots that defeat many plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and suits coastal gardens, a handy combination for a plant that looks tropical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Australia, it fits naturalistic planting around water and coastal beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond margins and creek banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in moist soil at the water's edge, where the fountain of leaves softens the margin of the pond or creek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and pathways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart along a border or path for a mass display of flowering colour. The clumps meet over a few seasons into a continuous bold edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big container with a rich potting mix suits it on a patio or beside a pool of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swamp Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits coastal and wet areas around water features and the low-lying parts of the garden, and grows well in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. It tolerates frost. In cooler southern gardens a sunny, sheltered spot gives the best foliage and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist soil is ideal. It tolerates poor drainage, so heavy and wet ground is not a problem. In pots, use a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially during dry periods. Moist soil gives the best foliage and the heaviest flowering. A slow release fertiliser in spring helps flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut off spent flower stems and any tatty old leaves at the base. Otherwise leave the clump to build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Swamp Lily as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Availability of the tube depends on our grower. When the grower has none it shows as sold out, and you can press the notify button on the page to be emailed the day it is back. The larger pots give a more established clump from the day you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-best-water-plants-for-australian-garden-ponds\"\u003eThe best pond plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003eFixing a waterlogged garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in standing water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest with its roots in moist ground at the edge of a pond or creek, and it tolerates poor drainage. Treat it as a marginal plant rather than a fully submerged one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom August to January, with a peak in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crinums are toxic if eaten, the bulb most of all, so keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790293172543,"sku":"CRI-PED-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790293238079,"sku":"CRI-PED-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790293270847,"sku":"CRI-PED-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790293303615,"sku":"CRI-PED-300MM","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/swamp-lily-crinum-pedunculatum.jpg?v=1792198191","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/swamp-lily-crinum-pedunculatum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}