Scadoxus multiflorus Ssp. multiflorus
- Product number: 725850.1
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Latin: Scadoxus multiflorus ssp.multiflorus, also known as Haemanthus multiflorus
The growth cycle is somewhat similar to that of the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum), but with flowering in summer. The spherical inflorescence consists of many red flowers with long protruding stamens. This shape gives it the resemblance to a powder puff. After flowering, fertilize generously to nourish the leaves until they die off.
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Latin: Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. multiflorus, or also Haemanthus multiflorus
Dutch: Poederkwast (Powder Puff)
Also: Haemanthus multiflorus
English: Blood lily
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- Flower colour: Red flowers with long, protruding stamens
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: 18+
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Scadoxus multiflorus ssp.multiflorus, also known as Haemanthus multiflorus
- Dutch: Powder brush
- Also known as: Blood lily
- English: Blood lily
