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Haemanthus coccineus

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Haemanthus coccineus Blood Flower, Blood Lily, Paintbrush Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:
Hardy, bulbous perennial with two, green, tongue-shaped leaves that appear after a unique paintbrush-like red flower appears on a single upright red-spotted green stem, this slightly fragrant flower is showy from the end of Summer through to Autumn. Best planted en masse for impact. The fragrant fruit that follows is decorative. This bulb is dormant during Summer. Can be used as indoor plant. Grows approx. 40cm tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

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