A deciduous, bulbous perennial with large, thick, rough-textured leaves which spread flat on the ground and appear during or just after flowering. Large umbels of coral-pink to red flowers appear on thick stalks from summer to autumn
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Plant bulbs only just below the soil surface with the neck protruding above the soil when dormant, in moderately fertile, light, free-draining soil; extra grit can be added to improve drainage. Keep on the dry side when dormant in summer perhaps watering only once a month. Best grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. Will do best when baked in full sun and with shelter from harsh frosts
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or in the spring. Alternatively, remove offsets in autumn
No pruning required
May be susceptible to bulb damage by large narcissus bulb fly. May also be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass
Generally disease-free