Overview

Haemanthus pumilio is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Haemanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Haemanthus pumilio grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Haemanthus pumilio, known as the delicate blood lily, is a tufted evergreen bulbous plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an alkaline to neutral pH, preferring full sun or partial shade in a sheltered, south-facing position. This cultivar is suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and containers, offering interest in spring. Propagation is achieved by seed or by removing offsets in early spring, and it requires protection in the UK as it has an H2 hardiness rating.

About the genus

Haemanthus is a Southern African genus of flowering plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Members of the genus are known as blood lily and paintbrush lily. There are some 22 known species, native to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Haemanthus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Haemanthus pumilio size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Bulbs

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Haemanthus pumilio

Propagation

Propagate by seed or remove offsets in early spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions