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Botanical name

Scadoxus puniceus

Plant Care

Categories

Flowers

August September October This is a rhizomatous plant with bright red, powderpuff-like flowers, which appear in spring.

Common name(s)

Scadoxus, blood lily, paintbrush

Origin

Uses in landscape design

Useful for shady gardens.

Interesting planting ideas

Useful for planting in groups beneath trees, provided the soil is good.

Interesting info

This plant is dormant in winter throughout SA.

Other languages

Rooikwas (A)

Storage organ

This is a rhizomatous plant.

August September October This is a rhizomatous plant with bright red, powderpuff-like flowers, which appear in spring.

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