Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Cyrilla thanks to plantsman Frank Galloway

thanks to plantsman Frank Galloway

truly a stunner in the garden

Looking more like a small clump of evergreen liriope than an orchid

Cutting Anisacanthus back in late winter might also be employed to manage its size

The flowers are followed in mid-October with liriope-like foliage that grows through the winter

Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Cyrilla thanks to plantsman Frank GallowayScadoxus puniceus is an amazing South African bulb that has thrived in our garden since 2013, enduring 7 degrees F, with no protection. Starting for us in mid May, the 15" tall thick stalks emerge from the dormant bud, opening like an exploding bright orange firework. The tropical looking, wide, glossy foliage emerges alongside the flower stalk. Scadoxus puniceus needs open woodland conditions to thrive, preferably where the soil stays fairly dry in