Cyrtanthus bulbs and species

Cyrtanthus are probably best known for Cyrtanthus elatus also known as 'Scarborough lily' and previously indentifies as Valotta elata. Growing conditions for Cyrtanthus are straight forward, being originally from South Africa and are regarded as a drought tolerant bulb and require a sunny position and a well drained soil. Cyrtanthus can be grown in pots. Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus is semi evergreen growing to 30cm with red-orange flowers in late spring to summer. Cyrtanthus falcatus has flowers that hang from a tall stem, a most interesting form. Cyrtanthus herrei has a similar habit to Cyrtanthus falcatus but with more tubular flowers. Other Cyrtanthus species include: Cyrtanthus breviflorus, Cyrtanthus capense, Cyrtanthus sanguineus, Cyrtanthus spiralis and Cyrtanthus ventricosus, all worth searching for online, at plant fairs and from collectors.