Rhodophiala bifida Carmine Pink forms (Carmine Pink Oxblood Lily)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 15" tall Origin: Argentina

This offering represents flowering-sized plants grown from PDN seed, from an original 2001 Alberto Castillo collection from outside Buenos Aires. We have found these to be very similar to R. bifida var. spathacea, but these have origin data. Starting in late August and continuing through September, the leafless flower stalks of this drought-tolerant hippeastrum relative rise to 15", topped with a cluster of carmine-pink outfacing flowers. After the flowers fade, the 18" long glossy green leaves emerge and remain through the winter months. Rhodophiala bifida is very easy-to-grow and looks superb both as a specimen or when used in a mass planting. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)