Lycoris rosea Ueki Gladiolus and topped with upright panicles

and topped with upright panicles of large yellow flowers with downward pointing spurs

we have seen no sign of the stoloniferous trait of the Salvia guaranitica parent

Each leaf features dark blue shadows swirled around a muted yellow center

the foliage is delightfully minty

and acidic soils

Lycoris rosea Ueki Gladiolus and topped with upright paniclesLycoris x rosea 'Ueki' is a vigorous Japanese hybrid of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris radiata v. pumila, whose giant 28" tall stalks emerge for us in mid August, each topped with 6 8 intense rosy red flowers, tipped with an attractive blue lavender tip truly stunning! The leaves emerge in fall and persists all winter.