Aztec lily Sprekelia formosissima

Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily
Aztec lily

ABOUT

S. formosissima is a tender bulbous perennial to 35cm tall, with several narrowly strap-shaped leaves and a solitary, rather orchid-like bright or deep red flower 12cm wide in spring

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Amaryllidaceae

    • Synonyms

      Aztec lily Jacobean lily Mexican fire lily orchid lily St James lily St James's cross lily see more

    • Common names

      Amaryllis formosissima

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0-0.1 metre

    • Hardiness zones

      H1C

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    Sand, SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by separating offsets when dormant in early autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to Narcissus leaf scorch