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Scadoxus multiflorus

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Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Flowering time January
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Description

Similar to a giant mushroom, this bulb will delight your children. Plant it upon receipt in an 18 cm (7in) pot in a mixture of soil/compost, with the top of the bulb just buried, and place your pot in a bright location. Water sparingly and be patient. A huge red umbel will bloom in August, followed by a beautiful shiny green foliage. Do not overwater at this point, as your bulb would perish. This lovely plant then goes into a dormant period to bloom again the following year and gradually grows. In regions where frost is nonexistent, you can grow it directly in the ground, covering it with 10 cm (4in) of soil. Bulbs sold individually and in sets of 3.


Height 30cm (12in), flower diameter 18 cm (7in), flowering in late August. Size 20+. A funny mushroom!

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Blood lily

Origin

South Africa

Planting and care

Planting period

Recommended planting time January

Intended location

Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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