I received my Scaduxus multiflorus bulbs this morning. They didn't come with many instructions. I was wondering how deep to plant and even if they are ok to be planted out now. Many Thanks in advance. Paul.
Hi Paul not come across these before, what a super looking plant.. I did find this if it is any help.. Bulb : Scadoxus multiflorus hardyBulb Ideal For: Border, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Patio Flowers: May, June, July This tropical beauty really has the wow factor! An unusual bulb, the Fireball Lily or Blood Lily, produces huge spherical flower heads up to 15cm (6â?) across, made up of hundreds of tiny starry blooms of fiery red. The amazing flower heads are followed by a flurry of small orange red berries. Simply astounding in summer patio containers, or grow them indoors in a warm greenhouse or conservatory. Height: 60cm (30â?). Supplied as 14/16cm bulbs. How to Grow Scadoxus multiflorus Plant Scadoxus bulbs in winter or spring. Plant bulbs with their necks at soil level, in pots of well drained loam based compost, such as John Innes No. 2.Grow in a brightly lit position, in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, with protection from strong sunlight.The fireball lily is frost tender and requires a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F).AftercareThroughout the growing season, water Scadoxus multiflorus bulbs regularly, and feed monthly.In early summer, containers can be moved outside to a semi shaded spot or carefully planted out into sheltered borders.Reduce watering as the leaves begin to die back in autumn and remove dead foliage.Lift and repot bulbs that were planted out for the summer and move containers to a warm, bright position for winter. Caution: Toxic if eaten
I think that the original poster may have gone, but for what it's worth here's how I grew mine; Best grown under cover in the UK. Potting mix was multi-purpose with plenty of grit, orchid bark and perlite to keep it airy - the bulbs are vulnerable to rot. After planting it will sit there for a month or three doing nothing, so I watered by popping it in a bucket of water once every couple of weeks. Finally it springs into life and after a week you get this............. The blooms last a week or so. At this point water in the same manner but more regularly until the foliage dies back. I withdrew water a few weeks ago and chopped the foliage off on Saturday. They're now in the loft until March, when I'll lift them and refresh the medium and start again.
