Haemanthus lindenii

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Read about Haemanthus lindenii in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Haemanthus lindenii, N. E. Br. Lvs. 6-8, in 2 ranks, arising from a thick, solid rootstock, nearly or quite evergreen; petioles long, winged; blade 10-12 in. long and 3-5 in. wide, long-ovate, lanceolate or ovate-oblong, acute, the base rounded or subcordate, with a longitudinal fold either side of the midrib: scape 1 ½ ft. tall, arising from the center of the lvs., flattened on one side, more or less spotted: umbel globular, 6-8 in. diam., with 100 or more scarlet fls. opening in succession; fls. 2 in. across, the tube ¾ in. long, the lobes longer and linear-lanceolate and acute. Congo. G.C. III. 8:437; 13:483. I.H. 37:112; 40:173, f. 1; 41, p. 18. Gt. 46, p. 217. G.M. 36:220. J.H. III. 28:73.—Many forms are known in the trade, as var. mirabilis, Hort., with salmon-colored fls., a magnificent addition intro. in 1901. G. C. III. 29:332. Var. imperialis, Hort., differing from the type in longer perianth-segms. G.C. III. 31:99. G.M. 45:85. Var. laurentii, Hort., also with longer perianth-segms., and salmon-colored fls. R. H. 1911, p. 443. There are many other forms of this popular favorite, such as "Fascinator," "Queen Alexandra," and the like. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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