Haemanthus multifloris


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusHaemanthus
Speciesmultifloris
CategoryBulbs, Perennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)20 - 30
Height0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by offsets, or from ripe seed.
CultivationPlant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained humus-rich soil, watering and feeding plentifully when in growth period.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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