Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Mongolia (aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea'

(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea'

the clumps are topped with near-white flowers

the old stalks can be removed

for experimental gardeners

evergreen fronds with fuzzy brown backs

Scadoxus puniceus Eastern Cape Mongolia (aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea'Scadoxus puniceus is an amazing South African bulb that has thrived in our garden since 2013, enduring 7 degrees F, with no protection. Starting for us in mid May, the 15" tall thick stalks emerge from the dormant bud, opening like an exploding bright orange firework. The tropical looking, wide, glossy foliage emerges alongside the flower stalk. Scadoxus puniceus needs open woodland conditions to thrive, preferably where the soil stays fairly dry in