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Festalis ismene (Peruvian Daffodil)

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March 12, 2012
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Sometimes called a Spider lily too. The very attractive 4-6 exotic spider-like blooms per stem and have amaryllis like leaves. This plant serves as an exciting focal point when planted in pots. For a true bold impression plant them in large groups.

Height: 18-24"

Bloom Time: Early Summer

Minimum for Effect: 3

4-10

4-6"

4-5"

8-10

14+ cm

	SPRING
	Specialty Bulbs		P.J. Worsley


	Zones 4-7 primary use in containers. Plant the bulbs just under ground level, neck just above the surface.

Features of Species or Group:
		This species of Hymenocalis produces one of the favorite flowers in the genus. The plant will loose all it's foliage in the winter, but if kept warm and properly tended to, the bulb will increase its flower production every year. The exotic fragrant blooms resemble those of daffodils.
Features of Genus:
		Spider Lilies or Summer Daffodils are native to South America. They produce broad, strap-shaped, deep green leaves and fascinating, lightly fragrant flowers which are carried on a stout stem. Hymenocallis can be grown outside in reasonably sheltered gardens, but the bulbs should be lifted in autumn to ensure survival. All Spider Lilies can be grown in containers.


How to Plant Specialty Bulbs?
			To plant Specialty Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Festalis ismene (Peruvian Daffodil) should be planted roughly 4-5" deep and 4-6" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Festalis ismene (Peruvian Daffodil)?
			Specialty Bulbs are normally planted SPRING, and most Festalis ismene (Peruvian Daffodil) will begin to flower sometime in Early Summer.

Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Begonia-Only Orders	Shipping Begins Late February

Zones 8-11	Shipping Begins Mid-March
Zones 6-7	Shipping Begins Early April
Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins Mid-April

*We cannot guarantee delivery of fall-planted bulb orders before March 12, except begonia-only orders.

Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
Any Amount	$3.95

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