Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtanthus

Species:

Cyrtanthus sanguineus subsp. sanguineus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

sunbirds, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbs resprout vigorously after fire, with flowering often stimulated by burning in native grassland habitats.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly. Require warm temperatures and consistent moisture for germination.

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