Resembling dainty quails’ eggs, Zephyranthes ‘Candida’ feature a bright yellow centre surrounded by white petals. Bursting open in successive flushes, the crocus-like, cupped blooms are borne on slender stems, surrounded by linear, grassy foliage.

These neat, petite alpines prefer a sunny location and will tolerate a range of soil conditions. The diminutive flowers are best appreciated in rockeries, gravel gardens and containers where they can be viewed up close. Naturalising readily, you will soon have a carpet of these charmers to enliven your late summer display.

These half-hardy perennials will need some protection from winter wet and frost to guarantee a repeat display every year.

The zesty, lemon-yellow blooms of Zephyranthes ‘Citrina’ will bring a refreshing burst of colour to your late summer display. Flowering in successive flushes for a prolonged period, the cheerful, crocus-like blooms are surrounded by wisps of narrow, reed-like foliage.

Otherwise known as the ‘Rain Lily’ for its tendency to flower profusely after heavy showers, Zephyranthes enjoys full sun and will grow in a wide range of soil conditions.

This versatile species is perfect for tucking into smaller spaces and growing in containers. Protected from hard frost and winter wet, ‘Citrina’ will happily naturalise into swathes of sunny blooms.