Haemanthus consists of perennial bulbs that can be either evergreen or deciduous. These plants feature leaves that are either strap-like or broadly elliptical. They produce small flowers arranged in dense umbels, which may be accompanied by vibrant bracts. After flowering, they develop fleshy fruits that are either white or red.

Haemanthus

Haemanthus 'Königin Alexandra'

Haemanthus 'Prince Albert'

Haemanthus albiflos is a perennial bulb that remains evergreen, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. It features wide, strap-like leaves that are hairy and spread outwards. The plant produces clusters of small white flowers, measuring up to 10 cm across, which are nestled within broad bracts that are greenish-white in hue. After flowering, it may develop orange-red berries.

Haemanthus albiflos

Haemanthus albiflos variegated

Haemanthus amarylloides

Haemanthus amarylloides subsp. amarylloides

Haemanthus amarylloides subsp. polyanthes

Haemanthus avasmontanus

Haemanthus barkerae

Haemanthus baurii

Haemanthus canaliculatus

Haemanthus carneus

Haemanthus coccineus is a perennial bulb that reaches heights of up to 35 cm. It features robust brown stems topped with an umbel of small red flowers, which are encircled by prominent scarlet bracts. The plant produces fleshy fruits that range from white to red. Strap-like leaves emerge following the flowering period.

Haemanthus coccineus

Haemanthus crispus

Haemanthus dasyphyllus

Haemanthus deformis

Haemanthus grandifolius

Haemanthus graniticus

Haemanthus humilis

Haemanthus humilis subsp. hirsutus

Haemanthus humilis subsp. humilis

Haemanthus humilis subsp. humilis 'Magaliesberg'

Haemanthus humilis subsp. humilis 'Piet Retief'

Haemanthus lanceifolius

Haemanthus montanus

Haemanthus namaquensis

Haemanthus nelsonii

Haemanthus nortieri

Haemanthus nutans

Haemanthus pauculifolius is a perennial bulb that typically reaches a height of 30 cm. It features one or two wide, strap-like leaves that are hairy and spread out from the bulb. This plant produces clusters of small white flowers, which are enveloped by broad greenish-white bracts. Occasionally, these flowers give way to red berries.