This interesting species should be grown more often for the large Zephyranthus-like flowers it produces. Flowers in early autumn to produce 7cm long, miniature amaryllis-like blooms of light pink colour.

Flowering size bulbs 7cm up circumference offered.

They like full sunlight. Place about 10 bulbs to a 15 cm pot to give good effect. Plant 1.5 cm deep in well drained compost of sand and garden soil in equal parts. Water sparingly till shoots develop. Likes plenty of light.