Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus
Scadoxus multiflorus

Scadoxus multiflorus

"Blood lily"

Scadoxus multiflorus

1 bulb — £4.95

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Description

Spice things up in your summer garden, conservatory or windowsill with this exotic and unsual character! Scadoxus multiflorus (Haemanthus multiflora), also known as Blood Lily, forms a striking red pompon of frizzy looking spark-like flowers above a lush patch of architectural upright foliage. If you’re into tropical plants or creating that trendy jungle vibe in your planting schemes, this is an absolute must!

The compact banana-like leaves of this African plant make a lovely feature in themselves, and the fiery ball of red flowers during the summer months bring that extra wow factor. This exotic plant is ideal for growing indoors or in a conservatory, but can also be planted outside within a sheltered, partially shady pot or border for the summer. If planting outside, try combining Scadoxus multiflorus with other leafy plants like cannas or dahlias to make your own little tropical hideaway!

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Suitable for indoors

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Needs winter protection

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Scadoxus multiflorus

  • Flower colour

    Red

  • Bulb size

    20/+

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    10-20cm

  • Plant spacing

    25 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Tender/Tropical

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Indoors
    Pots
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Exotic gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Sandy
    Loam
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Requires specific conditions

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Harmful if eaten
    Skin/eyes irritant

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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