Radiata Lycoris

Lycoris radiata

$49⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Radiata Lycoris highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Lycoris radiata
Growing Zones

6 - 10
Mature Height

18 Inches
Spacing

8 Inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 6 - 10

Find Your Growing Zone!

Radiata Lycoris, also known as the Red Spider Lily (Lycoris 'Radiata') is an Amaryllis family relative with dramatic red petals that curl, twist and spiral into round clusters of multiple flowers atop tall slender stems! Each flower features a matching red spray of sweeping stamen for a spidery-whimsical effect! Plus they're wonderfully fragrant!

With a sprawling fountain of strappy long leaves in luscious green, the flowers typically bloom after heavy rains in the fall, earning them the nicknames Hurricane Lily and Resurrection Lily! These perennial bulbs flower towards the end of summer to early autumn for a dramatic and tropical burst of color when your garden least expects it!

Earning the names Magic Lily, Surprise Lily and Naked Lady Lily for the curious way the foliage shows up in the spring or late autumn (depending on your growing zone and time of planting) and then seems to vanish, leaving the blooms to appear suddenly - Bam! Dramatic red flowers appear, seemingly alone and out of the blue much later in the growing season!

Planting and Application:

Spider Lily Lycoris can't help but show off! Their unexpected sudden presence in the landscape and their whimsical form attract all the attention when they are in full bloom! Plant rows, regularly spaced groupings, or drifts throughout your landscape beds and borders so they can surprise you with exotic color and provide plenty of blooms to choose from for dramatic indoor bouquet thrillers!

In frost-free growing zones, you can grow these perennial bulbs in protected planters and large containers for a wild thriller or unique formal container garden! No matter where you plant them, get ready for bees, butterflies and Hummingbirds to be drawn in, along with several curious neighbors, drawn in by the Spider Lily's enchanting beauty and fragrance!

Want to go way over the top? Line either side of a pathway or your driveway with a tall border garden full of formally-spaced Lycoris, mixed among Alliums, Gladiolias, Asiatic and Oriental Lilies, and Crocosmia for an architectural vertical-flowering display!

Or you can surround your seating areas and poolside plantings with a mix of Lycoris Lilies mixed with Elephant Ears, Banana Plants, Canna Lily, Caladium, and Crown Imperial Fritillaria for an exotic getaway!

Early Fountains of Strappy Green Foliage
Foliage Dies Down During Summer
Dramatic Spidery Bold Red Flowers Atop Tall Slender Stems
Surprise Flowering August til September
Fragrant & Exotic Blooms - Fantastic Cut Flowers!
Attract Hummingbirds & Pollinators
Showy Late Summer Bed & Border Specimens, Accents & Focal Points
Foliage is Lush Green Edging & Garden Filler

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5-10, and considered hardy perennial bulbs zones 7 and up. Spider Lily Lycoris flowering stems can reach up to 18 inches tall. Fast-growing and loving full sun for the best flowering and bulb health, plant Lycoris bulbs in very well-drained, enriched soil with moderate regular moisture availability. They love mulched beds but also drying out a bit between waterings.

Once the flower heads fade, go ahead and deadhead them to the ground. Once the foliage yellows later in the growing season, trim it back and remove it from the area. Because of this perennial bulb's unique lifecycle, place a marker in your soil so you know where to expect the foliage and flowers throughout the season. Give these bulbs extra protection in the winter with an extra layer of mulch and/or compost over their planting area for insulation. In marginal areas of USDA zone 6 and lower, you can lift the bulbs before winter (just like Canna Lily or Dahlia) and store in an area that won't freeze.

Full Sun Location
Must Have A Well-Drained Area
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Foliage Away Once Yellow
Provide Protection From Freezing Temperatures
Deer & Rabbits Seldom Bother With These

Take a walk on the wild side with Radiata Lycoris Red Spider Lily Bulbs from Nature Hills Nursery! Exotic and fanciful surprises await you when you order today! Hurry and reserve yours now and NatureHills.com will hold your order for shipment as soon as it is the proper planting time for your growing zone!