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Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms

Also Known As

  • Carmine Pink Oxblood Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-15"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms plant details

Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely South American equivalent of the South African amaryllis. Flowers in late summer with deep pink, lily-like blooms on 1 ft stems. Grass-like, strappy leaves follow the flowers. Easy in the garden, in well- drained soil with protection from the very hottest sun. Water in their growing season. Easily grown as a houseplant and encouraged into bloom for the holiday season. Frost hardy with mulch in upper USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms plant

How to Grow Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink Forms

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Texture

    • grassy
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