Family AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus Cyrtanthus
Species mackenii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Cyrtanthus mackenii

Cyrtanthus mackenii is a hardy, evergreen bulbous plant that has attractive glossy, dark green, narrow, strap-like leaves.

It bears umbels of narrow tubular flowers, in profusion, from July to February. in a variety of colours ranging from white and yellow to pink and even red.

It prefers semi-shade and moist, compost rich soil.

It is a beautiful addition to any garden, and makes a wonderful container subject.

Size 20cm

Small pollinating insects: Many different small pollinating insects can be seen making use of these flowers for pollen and nectar.

Landscaping: Beautiful addition to a shady rock garden. Makes a stunning container plant.

Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat On stream banks

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Bulbs and Rhizomes, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Morning, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Cut Flower, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Orange shades, Flower colour: Pink shades, Flower colour: Red shades, Flower colour: White - Cream, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Cottage Garden, Garden type: Forest Garden, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rainwater Harvesting Garden, Garden type: River-side and Stream-side Gardens,

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