Scadoxus puniceus

Also Known As

Blood Lily
Paintbrush Lily
Royal Lily
Snake Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Scadoxus puniceus plant details

Scadoxus puniceus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scadoxus puniceus

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scadoxus puniceus

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large tight clusters, reaching up to 4-6" across, of orange flowers sit atop sturdy curving 18-24" stems that emerge in early spring just before and as the new foliage is unfurling. A rare and unusual South African beauty, the Paintbrush Lily is a shade loving bulb for well-drained, lightly shaded sites and is a close cousin of the Blood Lily or Football Lily, Scadoxus multiflorus. Provide the Paintbrush Lily with consistent moisture during the growing season and dryer conditions during dormancy. Where not hardy this spectacular Amaryllis cousin can be easily enjoyed as a container plant. A terracotta container with a humus rich but sandy or gravelly soil might be ideal. At maturity a 12" container should be sufficient, and periodic repotting in late summer would be the only real maintenance.