Also known as Blood Lily · 1 gardener saves
Scadoxus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Scadoxus, the genus most gardeners know as blood lily. We track 2 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 2 most-saved Scadoxus varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Scadoxus questions
How many types of Scadoxus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Scadoxus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Scadoxus grow in?
Across its varieties, Scadoxus covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Scadoxus bloom?
Most Scadoxus varieties bloom in late spring to summer, spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Scadoxus 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
Scadoxus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Scadoxus 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.
