Lycoris radiata 'Fireworks'
Also known as:
- Lycoris radiata 'Plenum'
- Double-flower Dwarf Surprise Lily
Plant Type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
Zones
6b-9b
Size
H:15"
Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure:
sun, part sun, light/bright shade, dappled shade, part shade
Features
Flowers:
red
Wildlife:
deer resistant
Plant Delights Nursery, Inc
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Plant Delights Nursery, Inc
Services
Mail Order Nursery
Oh my! You've got to hand it to those Japanese nurserymen who have an amazing penchant for discovering the most unique horticultural treasures. Lycoris radiata 'Fireworks' is a double-flowered selection of surprise lily, whose flowers appear seemingly overnight atop the 15" tall stalks in September. To me, the flower heads resemble a young Phyllis Diller...does anyone remember Phyllis? After flowering, the dark green deer-resistant basal leaves emerge, which remain evergreen until late spring when they go dormant. These are in very limited supply, so don't delay if these float your proverbial boat.