Zephyranthes candida - White Rain Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
Zephyranthes candida - White Rain Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
£2.60
/
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Planting Time
Flowering Time
Zephyranthes candida, known as white rain lily, is a small bulb with grass-like leaves. From July to September it produces white, crocus-like flowers with orange-yellow stamens, one after another.
White rain lily at a glance
| Botanical name | Zephyranthes candida |
|---|---|
| Common name | White rain lily, Peruvian swamp lily |
| Plant type | Bulbous perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 20 cm tall, about 10 cm wide |
| Flowers | White, crocus-like, with orange-yellow stamens, July to September |
| Position | Full sun, sheltered |
| Soil | Moist in summer; drier and well-drained in winter |
| Pond depth | 0–4 cm, in summer only |
| Hardiness | RHS H3 – hardy in mild and coastal areas only (-5 to 1°C) |
| Native to | South America (not UK native) |
Is rain lily a pond plant?
Only in summer. It can grow in very shallow water or wet soil at a sunny pond edge in the growing season, but the RHS advises protecting the bulbs from winter wet. Lift pots out of the water in autumn, or grow it in a border or pot that drains well in winter.
Is rain lily hardy in the UK?
The RHS rates it H3: reliable outdoors only in mild and coastal areas. Elsewhere, mulch the bulbs or keep pots somewhere frost-free over winter.
Is it poisonous?
Yes. The bulbs and leaves are toxic if eaten, so wear gloves and keep pets away from it.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 5cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 10 - 20cm tall, 0 - 20cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
At Lincs Plants, we strive to provide fast and reliable shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer 1-3 day shipping through a variety of dispatch methods to suit your needs.
Processing Time:
Orders are processed within 1 - 3 business day after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping (1-3 days)
- Express Shipping (1-2 days)
Should you have any questions or concerns about your shipment, feel free to contact us.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Subscribe for Deals and Discounts