Overview

Rhodophiala rhodolirion is a tufted bulbs in the genus Rhodophiala, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rhodophiala rhodolirion grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Rhodophiala rhodolirion is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Rhodophiala genus, known for its tufted habit and deciduous, narrow, strap-like foliage. This plant produces tubular to funnel-shaped flowers arranged in umbels of one to six blooms, typically appearing in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-, east-, or west-facing aspects with sheltered exposure, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patios and containers, it requires planting at the appropriate depth and can be propagated by seed or offsets. It is hardy to UK zone H2.

About the genus

Rhodophiala was a genus of herbaceous, perennial and bulbous plants in the Amaryllis family. It consisted of about 30 South American species distributed in southern Brazil, Argentina, and, specially, in Chile. Most of the species are known colloquially as añañuca.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rhodophiala

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Rhodophiala rhodolirion size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rhodophiala rhodolirion

Propagation

Seed, offsets

Pest resistance

Bulb scale mite, narcissus bulb fly

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions