Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Mongolia hence the hybrid name

hence the hybrid name

which appears before the leaf emerges

Only two selections survived the winter extremes here in 2017

the old stalks can be removed

the clumps are topped with near-white flowers

Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Mongolia hence the hybrid nameScadoxus 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