Lily (Belladonna)
(Amaryllis belladonna)

Bulbous semi-erect perennial (0.7m x 0.5m) from South Africa. Fleshy strap-like basal leaves appear after flowering. Perfumed pink or white trumpet shaped flowers grouped on a leafless erect stem in autumn. Useful for mass colour, as a border or mixed among other bulbs. Tolerant of dry, poor soils, but prefers ample water when flowering. Avoid root disturbance. Drought tolerant.