Description
Colour- Red
The spectacular Paintbrush Lily bursts forth with an unusual flower cluster that looks like a big, red shaving brush. This exciting South African bulb, Scadoxus puniceus , is related to Amaryllis and Crinum. The leaves alone make this plant worth growing. The oversized, tongue-shaped leaves can reach 20 inches long and 6 inches wide, and usually have attractive red markings underneath. The flower stems also have these beautiful markings, as you can see here. This is a choice species that is hard to find.
It is also known as Blood Lily. It will accept either full sun or semi-shade. It is however a naturally shade-loving perennial and does best when planted in the wake of other similar plants or in a rockery. In early spring, a little extra fertilizer can be added around the roots if the soil is not rich in nutrient or very sandy.
They have moderate water requirements and is a rather slow-grower by nature.
