Cyrtanthus Species, Shepherd's Crook

Cyrtanthusfalcatus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus)
Species
falcatus (fal-KAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Diego, California

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San Diego, CA | May 2010 | positive

Great unusual flowering bulb for greenhouse or mild climates. Needs good drainage and low-moderate Summer water. Early Spring blooming,...Read More

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