Hippeastrum puniceum quentinianum

Description

Perennial bulbous geophyte with one to two erect solid stems which appear in late summer. The inflorescence bears 2-12 showy fragrant funnel-shaped flowers on a 'naked' (leafless) stem, which gives it the common name of naked-lady-lily. The pink flowers which may be up to 10 cm in length, appear in the autumn before the leaves (hysteranthy) which are narrow and strap shaped.