Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Himalayan Mountains pubescens and the southern Chinese

pubescens and the southern Chinese Cypripedium henryi

the clumps of waxy grey-green foliage are topped in March and early April (NC) with stalks of white flowers that obscure the foliage

The edge stays dark green and provides a dramatic contrast

it can now be seen growing in tropical climates worldwide

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Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Himalayan Mountains pubescens and the southern ChinesePropagated 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