Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark burgundy-red |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
thequeen770 | On April 3, 2017 | Plant emerged Leaves are finally coming out of bulb. |
thequeen770 | On December 22, 2016 | Bloomed Hugh beautiful bloom! Eventually 2 blooms, both hugh...cut and planted outside in top terrace of back yard. Full sun...may be too much sun this summer? |
thequeen770 | On November 18, 2016 | Obtained plant Purchased from Pikes, was completely bare root, no roots or foliage at all. |
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