Gymea Lily

Name: Gymea Lily
SKU: Dorexc
Availability: InStock

Doryanthes excelsa

Gymea Lily, Spear Lily, Flame Lily

Doryanthes excelsa – Gymea Lily 🌿🔥

Doryanthes excelsa, commonly known as Gymea Lily, is a stunning, architectural plant native to Australia. It is renowned for its large rosettes of sword-like leaves and a towering flower spike that can reach up to 6–10 meters (20–33 feet) high, making it a spectacular feature in gardens and landscapes.

🌱 General Information:

Family: Doryanthaceae
Genus: Doryanthes
Common Names: Gymea Lily, Giant Lily
Native Region: Eastern Australia (New South Wales, especially around Sydney)
Growth Habit: Perennial, evergreen, clumping plant

🌞 Growing Conditions:

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soil conditions
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering
Temperature: Hardy in warm climates, can tolerate mild frost

🌿 Foliage & Flowers:

Leaves: Large, sword-shaped, bright green leaves that grow in a rosette, up to 3 meters (10 feet) long
Flowers: Spectacular red, bird-attracting flowers appear in large clusters atop a towering spike in spring to early summer
Fruit: Produces a woody capsule with numerous seeds

✂️ Care & Maintenance:

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and dead leaves to keep the plant tidy
Fertilizing: Use a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring to encourage growth
Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-free but can occasionally be affected by fungal issues in humid conditions
Propagation: Can be grown from seed (slow process) or division of offsets

🏡 Uses & Benefits:

Landscape Feature: A striking focal point in gardens, parks, and large landscapes
Erosion Control: The deep root system helps stabilize slopes
Wildlife Attraction: Flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators
Aboriginal Use: Indigenous Australians used the flower stems and roots for food

$16.45 – $212.25 inc. GST

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Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
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Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
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Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
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