Haemanthus amarylloides ssp. polyanthus (Adult 2022)

Haemanthus amarylloides ssp. polyanthus is a beautiful pink-flowered species with red stems.

Haemanthus amarylloides ssp. polyanthus is a beautiful pink-flowered species with red stems that blooms from late summer to fall with its upright or flattened, strap-like leaves growing from fall through winter into spring. The pale pink berries are attactive. Keep on the dry side when dormant in summer perhaps watering only once a month. Plant the bulb just below the surface or slightly exposed. This is a non-hardy bulb that can be grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. It’s perfect for those interested in bulbs and houseplants and for succulent lovers looking to branch out. Our nursery-grown bulbs are adult blooming size as of 2022.

Common Name:  Namaqua Pinkbrush Lily - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)

Zone Hardiness:  9-11

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Average

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Seasonally wet depressions in dry areas around 600 metres elevation in Namaqualand in the Northwest Cape, part of the winter rainfall region.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: