Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red'

Also Known As

Himalayan Red Ifafa Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red' plant details

Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cyrtanthus mackenii 'Himalayan Red' is a beautiful, sweetly fragrant, and long-flowering South African amaryllis relative deserves to be more commonly grown as a pot plant. The tubular red flowers of this form are long and narrow with recurved tips. The