{"product_id":"strandlilje-pancratium-maritimum-fro-10-stk","title":"Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strandlilje, middelhavslilje, sandlilje\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea daffodil, sand lily, lily of the dunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"418\"\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the Mediterranean's most iconic and beloved summer flowers – a true sea daffodil that grows directly in the sand along the coasts of Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel, and North Africa. Despite the harsh conditions, it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"684\"\u003elarge, snow-white, star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that emit a light and sweet fragrance, especially in the evening hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThe leaves are long, blue-green, and sword-shaped, giving the plant an elegant, almost sculptural appearance. Beneath the surface, it hides a robust bulb that allows it to survive both drought and salt exposure. The pure white flowers resemble a cross between a daffodil and a spider lily, with fine filaments and a prominent trumpet – a true jewel of the arid landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003every well-drained, sandy, or gritty soil\u003c\/strong\u003e – the drier and sandier, the better. It is naturally adapted to extreme drought, salty winds, and hot summers, but is surprisingly cold-tolerant during its dormant period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe species can tolerate light frost down to approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e–5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in Denmark, it is recommended to grow it in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003epot\u003c\/strong\u003e so that the bulbs can be overwintered indoors in dry, frost-free conditions. In the summer, it thrives exceptionally well outdoors in full sun, where it typically blooms in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eWatering should be done sparingly, especially outside the growing season. Excessive moisture is the greatest risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eCultivation from seed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eThe seeds are relatively large and should be sown in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003epure sandy soil or a very well-drained sowing substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. They should only be covered lightly with sand or grit. Keep the soil slightly moist and warm (20–25 °C). Germination can be slow and may take several weeks to months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eSeedlings grow slowly but steadily, gradually developing small bulbs that increase in size year by year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eThe sea daffodil is widely used as an ornamental plant in Mediterranean gardens, sand beds, pots, and drought-tolerant plantings. It attracts pollinators, is extremely easy to maintain, and provides a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eclean, elegant, and almost tropical look\u003c\/strong\u003e with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eFurthermore, it is a symbolically important coastal plant community in the Mediterranean and is used in natural garden projects focusing on drought-tolerant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003ePancratium maritimum\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect choice for anyone who loves the Mediterranean atmosphere and desires an exclusive, fragrant, and ultra-sand-loving plant that thrives where others give up. 🌞🌿🌊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54576109584652,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Pancratiummaritimum.jpg?v=1764416402","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/strandlilje-pancratium-maritimum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}