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Haemanthus albiflos SEEDS - Paintbrush lily | White blood lilyHaemanthus albiflos seeds grow into the paintbrush lily or shaving brush lily — the most widely cultivated and distinctive Haemanthus, a perennial bulbous geophyte native to the subtropical biome from the Cape Province through the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a mainly coastal distribution. Described by Jacquin (Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin, 1727–1817, great Viennese court botanist). The epithet albiflos means \'white-flowered\', distinguishing this species from the predominantly red-flowered members of the genus. One of the most unusual and ornamentally distinctive of all South African bulbs — produces compact, dome-shaped inflorescences of numerous small white flowers on short stout scapes, surrounded by persistent white or pale greenish spathes, resembling a shaving brush or paintbrush. Uniquely among Haemanthus species, it is evergreen — the only Haemanthus that retains its leaves all year — and the only species found in both winter and summer rainfall regions. Extraordinarily tolerant of neglect. The genus Haemanthus takes its name from the Greek haima (blood) + anthos (flower), referring to the blood-red flowers of the type species; the genus contains ~22 species, all endemic to South Africa. Family Amaryllidaceae.Partial to full shade; humus-rich, well-drained soils; cool to warm subtropical conditions; prefers cool shaded spots. Evergreen — do not allow to dry out completely. One of the most shade-tolerant bulbs for indoor culture. \'Albiflos\' = white-flowered; paintbrush/shaving brush dome of white flowers on short stout scape Only evergreen Haemanthus; only species in both winter and summer rainfall zones; tolerates neglect Cape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal — subtropical biome; mainly coastal; described by Jacquin (1727–1817) Genus from Greek haima (blood) + anthos (flower); ~22 species, all South African endemics Partial to full shade; humus-rich soils; cool subtropical; evergreen; Family Amaryllidaceae Haemanthus albiflos is the paintbrush lily — the most widely grown and most distinctive Haemanthus, its unique evergreen nature and extraordinary tolerance of shade and neglect combining with the unusual shaving-brush flower head to make it one of the most reliable and rewarding of all South African bulbs for indoor and shaded garden culture. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds. Haemanthus albiflos SEEDS - Paintbrush lily | White blood lily
Haemanthus albiflos seeds grow into the paintbrush lily or shaving brush lily — the most widely cultivated and distinctive Haemanthus, a perennial bulbous geophyte native to the subtropical biome from the Cape Province through the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a mainly coastal distribution. Described by Jacquin (Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin, 1727–1817, great Viennese court botanist). The epithet albiflos means \'white-flowered\', distinguishing this species from the predominantly red-flowered members of the genus. One of the most unusual and ornamentally distinctive of all South African bulbs — produces compact, dome-shaped inflorescences of numerous small white flowers on short stout scapes, surrounded by persistent white or pale greenish spathes, resembling a shaving brush or paintbrush. Uniquely among Haemanthus species, it is evergreen — the only Haemanthus that retains its leaves all year — and the only species found in both winter and summer rainfall regions. Extraordinarily tolerant of neglect. The genus Haemanthus takes its name from the Greek haima (blood) + anthos (flower), referring to the blood-red flowers of the type species; the genus contains ~22 species, all endemic to South Africa. Family Amaryllidaceae.
Partial to full shade; humus-rich, well-drained soils; cool to warm subtropical conditions; prefers cool shaded spots. Evergreen — do not allow to dry out completely. One of the most shade-tolerant bulbs for indoor culture.
- \'Albiflos\' = white-flowered; paintbrush/shaving brush dome of white flowers on short stout scape
- Only evergreen Haemanthus; only species in both winter and summer rainfall zones; tolerates neglect
- Cape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal — subtropical biome; mainly coastal; described by Jacquin (1727–1817)
- Genus from Greek haima (blood) + anthos (flower); ~22 species, all South African endemics
- Partial to full shade; humus-rich soils; cool subtropical; evergreen; Family Amaryllidaceae
Haemanthus albiflos is the paintbrush lily — the most widely grown and most distinctive Haemanthus, its unique evergreen nature and extraordinary tolerance of shade and neglect combining with the unusual shaving-brush flower head to make it one of the most reliable and rewarding of all South African bulbs for indoor and shaded garden culture.
IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
Disclaimers and important info Plants: Pictures Keep on mind that the plant may have grown since pictured. Plants: Seasonality Be aware that most plants change across seasons. If present foliage could have been fallen or change in its color. Plants: Shipment Plants will be sent bare roots and with no soil. Plants: Phytosanitary Certificates A phytosanitary certificate (for additional costs of 20,00 EURO) is necessary for export plants from Italy to ALL destinations out of EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Among which: United Kingdom Turkey, South America, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, etcetera. You can buy it in our store. 1 single certificate can cover several plants purchase that are sent together in same shipment. If you will not buy the certificate and the plants, we will not be responsible for any capture by customs of destination. Plants: Recognition and Nomenclature Plants nomenclature has been done at our best knowledge, please see picture to see the product. Seeds: Legal Purchases We ship worldwide but please be sure that the seeds are legal in your country. We will not accept any claims in case the seeds are confiscated by your local authorities Seeds: Shipment Seeds are clean and each species is handled in a transparent small bag. Latin names of nomenclature are indicated in each bag of seeds. Additional Pictures ×
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