Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Scadoxus multiflorus is a tender bulb native to tropical east and south Africa. It's grown for its spectacular blood-red inflorescences that give rise to its common name of blood lily.

These bulbous perennials are easy to grow provided they're kept frost-free and relatively dry over winter, while dormant. In late spring they can be planted out into sheltered, warm borders to provide bursts of midsummer colour.

For best results, grow Scadoxus multiflorus in full sun or partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot. Lift the bulbs in autumn before frosts arrive, pot them up and store somewhere frost-free, such as a conservatory or greenhouse. They could also be grown in a pot all-year round that can be moved around at will.

Plant calendar

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Scadoxus and wildlife

Scadoxus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Scadoxus poisonous?

Scadoxus causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Scadoxus multiflorus
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