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

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

This 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 leaves are narrowly lance-shaped. Best in a rich but well-drained potting mix, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade. Give deep waterings when in growth and allow to go just short of bone dry when dormant. Keep above zero Celsius for the winter.