
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Bold spherical blooms
Growth Habit
Clump-forming
Bloom Season
Late Spring
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
40–60 cm
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30–40 cm
Planting Depth
1 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil,
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Blood Lily produce striking globe-shaped flower clusters?
Can Blood Lily produce striking globe-shaped flower clusters?
Yes. Blood Lily is admired for its spectacular spherical clusters of brilliant red flowers that create a dramatic focal point during the blooming season.
Do the broad green leaves provide ornamental interest after flowering?
Do the broad green leaves provide ornamental interest after flowering?
Yes. The lush, broad foliage adds a bold tropical appearance and remains attractive well beyond the flowering period.
Can Blood Lily be grown in containers or ornamental garden beds?
Can Blood Lily be grown in containers or ornamental garden beds?
Yes. It performs well in containers, patios, borders, and tropical-style garden beds with fertile, well-drained soil.
Will the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Will the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Blood Lily be used as a striking specimen plant?
Can Blood Lily be used as a striking specimen plant?
Yes. Its unique globe-shaped flower heads and lush foliage make it an excellent specimen plant for containers and ornamental landscape displays.
How is Blood Lily different from Agapanthus?
How is Blood Lily different from Agapanthus?
Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) produces dramatic spherical flower heads made up of numerous tiny red flowers, while Agapanthus (Agapanthus species) bears rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped blue, purple, or white flowers on tall, leafless stems.