| Botanical name | Sprekelia formosissima |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This Summer-growing bulb bears unusually formed dark red flowers in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Maltese cross, Aztec lily, Jacobean lily |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has strap-like foliage, forming dense clumps. |
| Planting instructions | Plant in spring with the neck just above ground level. Transplant: August September October |
| Maintenance | Leave bulbs in the ground to overwinter or lift them in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. |
| Other languages | Jakobslelie (A) |
Sprekelia formosissima (Maltese cross, Aztec lily, Jacobean lily)
- Botanical name: Sprekelia formosissima
- Common name(s): Maltese cross, Aztec lily, Jacobean lily
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Unusually formed dark red flowers appear in spring on this summer-growing bulb. Plant in spring with the neck just above ground level. Leave bulbs in the ground to overwinter or lift them in autumn and store in a cool, dry place.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: sprek-EL-ee-uh for-mo-SIS-ee-muh
Sprekelia formosissima requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October This Summer-growing bulb bears unusually formed dark red flowers in Spring. 
This plant has strap-like foliage, forming dense clumps.
