Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form]
Also Known As
- Fire Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-10a
Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form] plant details
Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form] is a semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form]
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form] plant
How to Grow Cyrtanthus sanguineus [large flowered form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
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- sun - mostly sun
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