Paramongaia weberbaueri is a tender bulb native to Peru. The genus is in the family Amaryllidaceae as are Daffodils. Growing to one metre plus; the long linear foliage holds up well in a glasshouse environment.

Suited to container culture provided adequate drainage is given, results in magnificent yellow trumpet like flowers on sturdy stems. These are marked on the inner corolla with outlandish green veins. The scent is heavy and floral; one of my colleagues is convinced it smells of washing up liquid.

Paramongaia weberbaueri

Paramongaia weberbaueri

Paramongaia weberbaueri