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Cyrtanthus sanguineus

Also Known As

Cyrtanthus sanguinea
Fire Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

9a-10b

Cyrtanthus sanguineus plant details

Cyrtanthus sanguineus is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtanthus sanguineus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtanthus sanguineus

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the boldest and brightest of this South African genus, but wouldn't you know, not the hardiest. Gray- green leaves from 12-18", with spikes of warm orange flowers to over 2" in length, at any time, but particularly late summer and autumn. Fairly rapidly clumping to 18" or more, has been evergreen for us most years in the garden, but temperatures in the low to mid-20's will "deciduify" it quickly, and we consider it hardy to only a bit below, 20F. Superb in containers. Bright light and occasional summer monsoons for best performance. USDA zone 9.