Flanking our waterways in great mops of silver green, the willow is the most poetic and mysterious of trees. In many cultures – including ancient Egypt and ancient Greece – it was associated with immortality, death, and the underworld; old English folklore states that if you sit beside a willow and shed tears, the tree will cry with you. In China, where the weeping willow hails from, it represents strength and resilience, reflecting the instruction in the Tao Te Ching to have a flexible attitude: 'A tree that won't bend, breaks easily in storms.' Being pliant and strong, willow is used for weaving, and its light weight and hardness make it the best wood for cricket bats.
How to Grow Spider Lily
30.07.2024 - 18:17 / gardenersworld.com
The flowers of spider lilies emerge on bare stems between August and September. Named spider lily because of its long arched stamens, which resemble spiders legs, these flowers are exotic and bold, perfect for a late summer border.
Spider lilies are in the genus Lycoris, and are not actually lilies but part of the amaryllis family. They are planted in the same way as amaryllis, with the top of the bulb left exposed, and will grow to around 45-70cm tall. There are 25 species, which originate from East Asian countries including Nepal, China and Japan. Of these 25 species, the ones easily available to buy in the UK include red spider lily,Lycoris radiata, which is a striking scarlet species and golden spider lily, Lycoris aurea, with golden yellow flowers. Others such as Lycoris squamigera, the electric blue spider lily, are more likely to be found in the USA.
In Japan spider lilies are known as higanbana because of their use as a memorial flower during higan. Higan is a celebration centred around the autumn equinox, when Buddhists in Japan pay their respects at burial sites. The spider lily is often used as a symbol in Japanese books and films to foreshadow death.
For plant lovers the spider lily is prized for its colourful displays and it can be seen growing en masse in Japanese parks. In the UK, these colourful flowers can be grown in containers or sheltered borders and are a source of nectar for pollinators. All part of the plant are toxic and should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
How to grow spider lilySpider lilies grow best in full sun, in well-drained soil. They are hardy down to -5ºC and will need winter protection in areas where temperatures fall below this.
Where to grow spider lilyPlant spider
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