- Botanical name: Scadoxus multiflorus
- Common name: Blood lily
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Scadoxus multiflorus
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Plant size
60cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Scadoxus multiflorus and wildlife
Scadoxus multiflorus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Scadoxus multiflorus poisonous?
Scadoxus multiflorus is harmful if ingested and causes an upset stomach.
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to People
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