Scadoxus multiflorus var. katherinae
Blood Lily
Highlight Month:July
Nativity:
South Africa.
Growth Habit:A perennial with bright green wavy-edged leaves 15 inches tall, producing flower stems up to 2 feet tall. The foliage is deciduous from late fall until early spring.
Growing Requirements:Plant the bulbs 2 feet apart in light to full shade. Water regularly during the spring/summer growing season.Scadoxus is sensitive to frost, however in colder regions the bulbs can be stored indoors for the winter dormant season. They will also grow well as a container plant.
Features:The name “Blood Lily” comes from the red-speckled bulb. Large globes of salmon-pink flowers are borne on tall, thick stems. The flowers are followed by decorative red berries.
Where at Lotusland:Blood Lilies can be found throughout the Fern Garden
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