The bulbous perennial forms a clump with light green oblong leaves that have wavy margins. The small flowers are arranged in a conical head that is accompanied by red bracts and appearing before the leaves from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Scadoxus puniceus is naturally found from eastern to southern Africa growing in tropical regions on organic rich well drained moist soils. It prefers a semi shaded to full sun protected position and is drought and frost tender. 

The Paintbrush Lily is grown for its flowers along shady borders or driveways in small or cottage gardens. It is also used for a tropical effect in group plantings and is suitable for coastal and adjoining tableland regions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years from offsets and it can be grown in bright conservatories. ID 2054

Scadoxus (ska-DOKS-us) puniceus (pun-EE-ke-us)

Amaryllidaceae (AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)