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Scadoxus multiflorus |
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| | Just emerging, mid-May (a week before flowering pictures above) |
| Synonym(s) |
Haemanthus multiflorus |
| Common name |
African blood lily; powderpuff lily |
| Family |
amaryllidaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z8-11)  |
| Flowers |
pink-red (summer) |
| Size |
12-24" |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil; not too dry during growing season |
Striking bulbous plant native to southern Africa. Big bloomballs composed of many pinkish-red flowers make their appearance in summer. Reportedly does best when rootbound, so perhaps I should rethink my decision to plant it in one of our garden borders. But that's where I'll keep it at least till the end of this season.
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| | The flowers unfurl quickly – this was 5 days after the "just emerging" photo and 2 days before the flowerhead fully unfurled |
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| | The flower only lasts in its full glory for a week or so; as it fades, leaves push up to takes its place |
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| | Just a few seed capsules developing, probably because I have just one plant, no cross-pollination |
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| | Following year, just one orange berry |
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| | Second year, first sign of life in early May |
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| | Both shoots developing in late May, with only the original one developing a flower |
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| | A new shoot coming up some distance from the mama plant |
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| | Topples over in ugly fashion in December |
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| | Oh no! The body snatchers are invading again! |
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden zone About my plant portraits
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