Lycoris rosea Glenn Dale Gem Hibiscus Remember that shade gardens are

Remember that shade gardens are often dry due to the trees that provide the shade if the trees are ones that are very competitive in their water use

and surrounding provinces

but it grows equally well for us in full

In well-drained sites

I assumed for years that these would not thrive in our heat and humidity after seeing them in full glory in the upper Midwest

Lycoris rosea Glenn Dale Gem Hibiscus Remember that shade gardens areLycoris 'Glenn Dale Gem' is another of our 2014 surprise lily introductions from Margot Williams' 1970s USDA breeding program, where she crossed Lycoris radiata var. pumila with Lycoris x haywardii. Lycoris 'Glenn Dale Gem' produces lovely soft pink flowers with blue tips atop 18" tall nekkid stems in mid August (NC). Quantities are very limited.