Lycoris albiflora (White Spider Lily) Bulbs

Lycoris albiflora, known as the White Spider Lily, is a graceful late-summer flowering bulb prized for its delicate white blooms.

The elegant flowers feature long curling petals and extended stamens that create the distinctive spider-like appearance.

• Height: about 30cm
• Spread: 20–25cm
• Flower colour: white, sometimes with a faint creamy-pink stripe
• Flowering time: late summer
• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Lycoris albiflora

Lycoris albiflora produces striking flower stems that emerge without leaves in late summer.

Each stem carries an umbel of 6–8 glistening white flowers.

The petals are strongly reflexed and gently curled, giving the flowers their spider-like form.

Long stamens extend well beyond the petals, adding to the delicate structure.

Some flowers display a faint creamy-pink stripe down the centre of each petal which fades to pure white as the bloom ages.

This elegant species adds a fresh and refined look to late-season planting.

Common name:

• White spider lily

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Lycoris albiflora provides seasonal interest for pollinating insects.

• Flowers attract bees and visiting insects
• Provides nectar during late summer
• Adds diversity to wildlife-friendly borders

Plant alongside other late-flowering perennials to support pollinators.

Where to Grow White Spider Lily

• Sunny garden borders
• Cottage gardens
• Mixed perennial beds
• Patio containers
• Collectors’ bulb gardens

Plant bulbs in small groups to create a stronger visual display.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring or early autumn.
• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Plant bulbs with the neck just below soil level.
• Use fertile soil with good drainage.
• Allow foliage to develop naturally after flowering.

Once established, bulbs may slowly multiply and return each year.

Why Grow Lycoris albiflora

• Elegant white spider-like flowers
• Late summer flowering season
• Decorative reflexed petals and long stamens
• Unusual and refined garden bulb
• Suitable for borders and containers

If you want a distinctive late-summer bulb, Lycoris albiflora provides elegant white flowers and graceful structure for sunny or lightly shaded gardens.