Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana

Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana is a rare form with spidery, reddish-orange flowers in late summer.

Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana is a rare amaryllis relative with strap like foliage that emerges in early spring only to go dormant in summer. In late summer, seemingly out of nowhere, spidery, reddish-orange flowers emerge. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Lycoris resent disturbance and can take a little time to start blooming again after planting.

Common Name:  Surprise Lily - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Orange

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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