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Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus

by Johan Wentzel

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus
Common Name
Blood Flower
Plant Type
Bulb
Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus is a hardy, deciduous, bulb that has large blade-shaped wavy margined leaves.. It bears magnificent, large heads of orangey-red flowers early in spring.
Plant Description

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus is a  hardy, deciduous, bulb that has large blade-shaped wavy margined leaves. The stem and the scape are often covered with reddish brown to dark violet spots. It bears magnificent, large heads of orangey-red flowers early in spring. They are followed by very decorative, red berries that are relished by birds.

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus is an excellent garden and container plant. Plant in well-drained soil in semi-shade and do not overwater.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Bloedblom
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo
Habitat
Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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