Lycoris straminea Red Hot Lover Bolivia The foliage of Calanthe tricarinata

The foliage of Calanthe tricarinata is evergreen in mild winters but may become deciduous when temperatures approach 10 degrees F

The only other yearly maintenance consists of cutting the foliage to the ground after frost

When the 10'-12' tall deer-resistant clumps mature (18 years in our climate)

I am shamelessly envious of those of you north of Zone 7b or on the West Coast who can grow it

along with a leafy tendril that helps keep it attached to a fence or other support

Lycoris straminea Red Hot Lover Bolivia The foliage of Calanthe tricarinataLycoris 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