Scadoxus puniceus

Paint brush Lillies are native to much of Southern and Eastern Africa. In mid Spring the plants emerge from the ground with flower stalks rising to 60cm. The flowers are large dense heads of scarlet red with orange yellow anthers, resembling a paint brush. Dark red purple bracts surround the flowers. This plant is tough and will multiply over time. Enjoys full sun through to semi shade. Looks wonderful planted beneath trees. Herbaceous bulb.