Scadoxus Multiflorus
Delivery: From mid February
Red. Scadoxus Multiflorus will bring the exotic to the indoors or summer garden, also known as Blood Lily has a dramatic flower head looking like an exploding firework, held on a thick fleshy stem; there around 5/7 leaves which are broad and appear from a pseudostem. Scadoxus is a member of the Amaryllis family and native to South Africa. As the flower fades it is followed by red berries.
Colour | Red |
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Delivery | From mid February |
Garden Position | Sun, Partial shade |
Hardiness | Half-Hardy, Tender, Indoor |
Height (Mature plant) | 60 cm |
Month of Blooming | July, September |
Planting Depth | Plant to tip of bulb |
Planting Time | Spring |
Planting density (per m2) | 5-7 |
Planting position | Front, Containers, Indoor |
Scented | No |
Size | 18 - 20 cm |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Fertile, Well Drained, Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |