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Rain Lily - 5" Pot

Rain Lily - 5" Pot

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  • Blooms within days of rain
  • Very easy and low-maintenance
  • Quickly forms colourful carpets
  • Great for edging and pots
  • Heat and drought tolerant
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Rain Lily (Zephyranthes grandiflora) is a small, charming bulb famous for flushing into bright pink, crocus-like flowers within days of rain, especially through the Indian monsoon. It forms neat grassy clumps of slender leaves and is one of the easiest, most rewarding bulbs to grow. Perfect for edging, borders, pots and rockeries, it naturalises quickly into dense, free-flowering carpets. Tough and undemanding, it tolerates heat and seasonal dryness, going semi-dormant between flushes. There are pink, white and yellow species, but the pink Zephyranthes is the most popular and reliable performer in Indian gardens.

Specifications

Family Amaryllidaceae
Native region Central and South America
Mature height 15-25 cm
Mature spread 10-15 cm
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Slender, grassy green leaves
Flower colour Pink (also white, yellow forms)
Flower season Monsoon and warm season, after rain
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to light shade
Watering Water in growth; tolerates dry spells when resting
Soil / mix Well-drained loam; adaptable
Temperature 18-35 C; heat-tolerant
Humidity Moderate
Fertilizer Light balanced feed monthly in growing season
Pruning Tidy spent flowers and old leaves
Repotting Divide crowded clumps every 2-3 years
Propagation Bulb offsets and division
Pests & problems Generally trouble-free; bulb rot if waterlogged
Toxicity / safety Bulbs toxic if eaten; keep from pets
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Ideal for edging, borders, rockeries and pots, creating quick carpets of colour after rain with almost no care.

Growing tips

Plant bulbs in clusters in spring; in India they reward the first monsoon showers with flushes of bloom, and a deliberate dry-then-water cycle triggers more flowers.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Rain Lily?
Water regularly during growth, but it tolerates dry rest periods. A dry spell followed by a good soaking actually triggers fresh flowering.
How much light does it need?
It flowers best in full sun but also grows in light shade. More sun gives denser clumps and more blooms.
Is Rain Lily safe for pets?
The bulbs contain alkaloids and can be toxic if eaten, so stop pets from digging up or chewing them, though it is a low-risk garden plant otherwise.
When should I divide the bulbs?
Divide crowded clumps every two to three years in the growing season to keep them vigorous and free-flowering, replanting the offsets.
How do I propagate it?
Lift a clump and separate the many small offset bulbs, then replant them in groups; they multiply quickly into carpets.
Why isn't my rain lily flowering?
Constantly wet soil or deep shade can reduce blooms. Give it sun and allow a dry spell, then water well to prompt flushes.
When does it bloom?
It blooms in the warm season, most spectacularly during the monsoon, flowering in flushes a few days after rain.
Can I grow it in pots?
Yes, it thrives in pots and shallow containers in full sun; plant several bulbs together for a fuller display.
Is it poisonous to humans?
The bulbs are not edible and can cause stomach upset if eaten, so keep them away from young children.
What fertilizer should I use?
A light balanced feed once a month during the growing season is plenty; over-feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.

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