Perennials
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Whether grown as houseplants or in the garden, peace lilies always look magnificent with their bright white cowls and extraordinary flower structure. Their perennial foliage is useful and it can be grown in warm shade gardens where their whiteness punctuates the dark shadows.
Price: Expect to pay about £4 for a good plant.
The Knowledge
- Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
- Height: 30.48cm(12in)
- Spread: 30.48cm(12in)
- Situation: Home, greenhouse, warm shady garden in summer
- Soil Type: Medium rich
Like so many plants this is a poisonous plant and should not be grown in close proximity to children. The poisons ward off leaf eaters and the plant is relatively pests free. It can be grown from seed or the roots can be lifted and divided after flowering for increase.
Looking Good:
Be amazed at the tropical flora in the Eden Project in Cornwall, where Peace Lilies can be seen all year round.
Best With:
Best grown by themselves.
Your Comments
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Another option is to be less ambitious and get a poinsettia. On your kitchen wondow cill, with no draughts, plenty of light and kept moist, the red leaves will last until next November ( although they will by then be somewhat dry ).
Cyclamen also grow well and can withstand outdoors. The corm will grow and it will need a larger pot about two year intervals, with new compost. - Something to say? Add a comment...
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