Scadoxus puniceus – 2 bulbs p-pack

This is the famed Snake Lily of Africa. Legend has it that it attracts snakes, but that legend is wrongly founded upon the fact that the base of the bulb is coloured like a snake’s skin. This bulb can take temperatures down to freezing, but prefers semi-shaded gardens. It also does well in a pot on the patio. The flowers can reach up to 450mm in height. Although it mostly flowers in late winter, flowers often pop out at almost all times of the year. Medium amounts of water are needed, and moderate amounts of fertiliser should be applied during Spring and Summer.