Lycoris straminea Red Hot Lover Ponerorchis spider-shaped ivory flowers contrasted with

spider-shaped ivory flowers contrasted with an amber cup

The dark evergreen foliage is narrow with an irregular central variegated band of muted yellow

but we have very high winter hardiness and humidity tolerance hopes for this hybrid

The incredibly thick

held atop a 1' tall stalk

Lycoris straminea Red Hot Lover Ponerorchis spider-shaped ivory flowers contrasted withLycoris x straminea 'Red Hot Lover' is a 2021 Plant Delights JLBG release of a Phil Adams hybrid that is two parts Lycoris radiata and one part Lycoris chinensis. The result is a small surprise lily that produces 18" tall scapes, starting in mid August with dainty heads of dazzling, brilliant red flowers. Lycoris 'Red Hot Lover' has been a consistent flowering selection in our trials. The winter growing foliage emerges after the flowering period in