Sprekelia formosissima / Amaryllis formosissima
("Aztec lily / Jacobean lily / St.James' lily")
Sprekelia produce unusual but attractive looking 6" / 15 cm flowers that resemble a waxy orchid on fairly short stems with narrow strap-shaped leaves. In milder climates, where they can be left in the ground, the stems will gradually grow taller over the years as the plants multiply and the flowers keep searching for the sunlight above the foliage. Each stalk will bear 1 flower made up of 6 petals: the upper 3 are wide-spreading, curving back at the tips, and the lower ones are pendent, held close together to form a lip.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Late Spring - Early Summer
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Spring
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun
What Color Will the Flower Be?
Dark red
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
6 in / 15 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
4* in / 10* cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
12-22 in / 30-55 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
3
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
Yes
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In borders, flower beds and pots & containers.
Other Popular Varieties
Species only.
Additional Information
* PLANTING NOTE: do not plant too deep, the neck of the bulb should only be at soil level. Adjust your planting dept according to the size of the bulb.
About the Family
Sprekelia Family
Grows wild in rock outcrops in the mountains of Mexico.
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