Lycoris radiata Fire Tower Australia they are easy to grow

they are easy to grow and amazingly drought-tolerant once established

This selection of evergreen Japanese sacred lily is one we brought back from a visit to the UK in the early '90s

the clumps are topped with sturdy 30" scapes of light lavender flowers

highly organic soils are needed

Upon unfurling

Lycoris radiata Fire Tower Australia they are easy to growWe received this special selection of Lycoris radiata from the collection of the late lycoris legend, Sam Caldwell's selection a plant he called "dark red". For us, the intensity of the red is darker and brighter than any of the other Lycoris radiata forms we grow, so we christened it Lycoris radiata 'Fire Tower' and are pleased to be able to share. The clusters of 6 8, small, narrow petalled, intensely brilliant red flowers top the 2' tall stalks,