Scadoxus puniceus (live bulb)

Scadoxus puniceus (live bulb)

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common names: Paint Brush (e) Poeierkwas (a), umphompho (z)

Hardy, deciduous, beautiful bulbous plant with large leaves that are speckled at the base. It bears big, red, powder-puff flowers in late winter to spring which appear before the leaves. The bright red berries are much sought after by birds. An excellent garden and container plant for full shade or semi-shade that requires well-drained soil. This plant varies hugely in size. The poisonous bulb is extensively used as a medicinal plant. These bulbs are flowering size