About

A colourful Rhodophiala bulb, rising from underground storage organs. Seasonal flowers provide colour.

About the genus

Rhodophiala are bulbous perennials, closely related to Hippeastrum, with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and tubular to funnel-shaped, brightly coloured flowers in umbels of 1-6

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.

Care notes

CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.