Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Campylandra Despite the bright center

Despite the bright center

Gladiolus dalenii is quite winter hardy so it can be left in the ground without protection where it is winter hardy

2"+ long ivory bells

interwoven stems

the dainty-looking

Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Campylandra Despite the bright centerScadoxus 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