• Perennials ~ Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus (syn. parviflorus), Dobo Lily ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
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Habit & Cultural Information

Mature size
12-18 inches T
Minimum temperature
25-30° F
Light
Sun to part shade
Water
Regular
Habit
Evergreen, Perennial

Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus (syn. parviflorus), Dobo Lily

Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus (syn. parviflorus), Dobo Lily

Size
Online
$12.50
$12.50
Sale Sold out
At Nursery
$7.50

0.42 qt 20 available

Of the Amaryllidaceae family, and coming to us from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, this Cyrtanthus species is among the easiest to grow of the oft-difficult-to-please genus, one reason it is seldom found in cultivation. We mustn't let the deficiencies of some spoil the reputation of an entire genus. 

Tubular flowers range from summer bright to soft, mellow orange and borne in nodding clusters atop 12–18-inch stems. The leaves are narrow, strappy, and generally evergreen. In its native locale, it enjoys moist grassland and rocky streambanks. Increases quickly but not concerningly so. 

Tips for growing: We grow these primarily in pots with good drainage in our 40° F winter greenhouse. It has not been picky about soil composition as long as it has drainage. 

Mature size: 12-18 inches T

Minimum temperature: 25-30° F

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Carefully packed for each plant

Once your order is ready, we bring the plants from our greenhouses into a holding area. Each plant is wrapped by hand and, when needed, staked to protect tender stems. Because our inventory is so diverse, we adjust the packing method for each plant based on its size, type, and stage of growth.

We reuse clean paper and plastic packing materials whenever practical. It is easier on the planet and helps keep shipping costs down for you, too.

Choose your Monday ship date

At checkout, choose from the available Monday ship dates. We ship with UPS from Monmouth, Oregon, and you will receive an email with tracking information when your shipment is prepared or enters the UPS system.

Arrival times vary by destination and weather, so we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time.

Packed by hand, plant by plant

See how we prepare mail-order plants for a safe journey from our nursery to your garden.