Also known as Blood Lily · 8 gardener saves
Haemanthus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Haemanthus, the genus most gardeners know as blood lily. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Haemanthus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Haemanthus questions
How many types of Haemanthus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Haemanthus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 8 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Haemanthus grow in?
Across its varieties, Haemanthus covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Haemanthus bloom?
Most Haemanthus varieties bloom in late summer to autumn. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Haemanthus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Haemanthus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Haemanthus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
