African Blood Lily, Bloodflower, Fireball Lily, Powderpuff Lily, Katherine Blood Lily, Haemanthus katherinae
Scadoxus multiflorus (African Blood Lily) is a tender bulbous perennial with 6-7 wavy-margined, lance-shaped, bright green leaves, 12-15 in. long (30-37 cm). In early to mid summer, each bulb produces a stout stem bearing a spectacular, huge, spherical umbel, up to 10 in. across (25 cm), packed with up to 200 tiny, spidery blood-red florets with yellow-tipped stamens. The blossoms last for 1 or 2 weeks and make superb cut flowers. They are sometimes followed by small orange berries that can remain on the plant for up to 2 months. The foliage remains attractive during the growing season. Considered a cultivated ornamental bulb, African Blood Lily is native to tropical east and south Africa. This is a handsome subject for a large container and it is recommended as an indoor plant.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Houseplants, Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Common names | Bloodflower |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Houseplants, Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Common names | Bloodflower |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
How many Scadoxus multiflorus (African Blood Lily) do I need for my garden?
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