Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Scadoxus (ska-DOKS-us) (Info) Species: multiflorus subsp. katherinae Additional cultivar information: (aka Katharinae)
Synonym:Haemanthus katherinae
3 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category: Bulbs
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Pink Red
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Deciduous Herbaceous
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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