Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries Rock gardeners and herb lovers

Rock gardeners and herb lovers alike will fall in love with this gem

thick round leaves

We have had some reports of success with this orchid from Zone 5

Sabal minor var

I think I'm going to be rollin' around in the mondo grass this afternoon

Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries Rock gardeners and herb loversPropagated from bulbs we received from China in 2008, this 2011 Plant Delights Nursery introduction represents new genetics for Lycoris radiata var. radiata, a plant that has long been cultivated in the southeastern US, hence the new cultivar name. Lycoris 'Fire Engine' begins flowering for us in late August (a week after Lycoris radiata 'Adams August') with magnificent heads of heavily ruffled, fire engine red flowers. The most unique feature of this