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Haemanthus albiflos

Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE

Afrikaans: Poeierkwas
English: Paintbrush

Shade loving, white brush-like flowers with large attractive leaves. Unusual groundcover if planted in large groups, or container plant. Drought resistant but responds well to additions of compost in the growing season.

Location: Knysna to KZN.

Haemanthus coccineus

Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE

Afrikaans: Velskoenblaar
English: April Fool

Large strap shaped leaves, always preceded by striking umbel (paintbrush shaped) inflorescence, coral pink to scarlet in autumn requires very well drained situation in full sun or semi shade. Unusual groundcover if planted in large groups, or container plant. Drought resistant but responds well to additions of compost in the growing season.

Location: Stellenbosch, Peninsula to Riversdale.Klein Karoo, E. Cape. Protected species.