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Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red'
Oxblood Lily
Plant Type:
BULBSRhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red' – Bright carmine-red Amaryllis trumpets herald the late season garden. Glossy green grassy leaves follow. The narrow, strap-shaped blades of Oxblood Lily remain evergreen all through the winter in the south dying back in late spring. The plant is summer dormant. Dusty purple-green flowering stems erupt in the late season garden with multiple buds on each which unfold into the memorable, dazzling display. A great bulb for southern gardens with slow and steady increase, Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red' might make a reasonably good potted windowsill plant, conservatory or greenhouse plant in the north. It is certainly a must for all those wild and crazy Amaryllidaceae collectors - you know who you are... Site 'Hill Country Red' in full to part sun planted in fertile, draining soil. Pot grown bulb(s).
Characteristics and Attributes for Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer / Autumn
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Autumn / Winter / into Spring
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Potted Plant
- Border
- Cutting Garden
- Greenhouse / Alpine House
- Drought Tolerant
- Cottage Garden
- Accent
- Massing
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- Argentina
Propagated By
- Offset