Katherine blood lily

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S. multiflorus subsp. katherinae is a bulbous perennial to 1.2m tall, with wavy-margined, oblong-lance-shaped leaves and stout stems bearing umbels of spidery scarlet flowers with long stamens, sometimes followed by small orange berries

Scientific classification

Species: Katherine blood lily (Scadoxus multiflorus subsp. katherinae)
Genus: Scadoxus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Katherine blood lily

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Katherine blood lily

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Katherine blood lily care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required other than removing the faded leaves.

Propagation

sow seed at 19-24C (66-75F) as soon as ripe. Offsets can be separated and planted up individually in the spring

Growing

Grow in a well drained, loam-based compost (JI No2) in full sun with some protection from very hot sun. Water freely when in active growth and gradually withhold water as the leaves fade for the winter.

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