Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Campylandra This is about the only
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
This is about the only maintenance it needs
Despite the bright center
true red flowers (RHS 45A) from spring through summer
2"+ long ivory bells
it is perhaps possible that in a small garden one might need to
Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Campylandra This is about the onlyScadoxus puniceus is an amazing South African bulb that has thrived in our garden since 2013, enduring 7 degrees F, with no protection. Starting for us in mid May, the 15" tall thick stalks emerge from the dormant bud, opening like an exploding bright orange firework. The tropical looking, wide, glossy foliage emerges alongside the flower stalk. Scadoxus puniceus needs open woodland conditions to thrive, preferably where the soil stays fairly dry in