About
Haemanthus, the blood lilies, are handsome, bulbous perennials from southern Africa producing brush-like umbels of small flowers surrounded by colourful bracts on stout, often spotted stems. They are excellent conservatory or greenhouse plants, offering extraordinary floral structure.
About the genus
Haemanthus are evergreen or deciduous perennial bulbs from southern Africa producing strap-shaped or broadly elliptic leaves and dense umbels of small flowers, often within showy, fleshy bracts, followed by fleshy, white or red berries. Grown as ornamental conservatory and greenhouse plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.