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    Haemanthus coccineus

    Also Known As

    • Blood Lily
    • Paintbrush Lily

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

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    Haemanthus coccineus plant details

    Haemanthus coccineus is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with bronze and green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Haemanthus coccineus

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Haemanthus coccineus

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Haemanthus coccineus plant

    How to Grow Haemanthus coccineus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
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