Amaryllis Bella Donna Bulbs “March Lily”

Description

Amaryllis Belladonna – Bella Donna Lily Bulb

Bring late-summer magic to your garden with the breathtaking Amaryllis belladonna, also known as the Bella Donna Lily or Naked Lady. This tough, drought-tolerant bulb produces tall, leafless stems topped with clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers – a spectacular surprise just when other blooms start to fade.

Key Features:

Fragrant, soft pink blooms in late summer to early autumn

Leafless flower stalks rise suddenly – hence the name “Naked Lady”

Excellent cut flower

Naturalises well and returns year after year with minimal care

Perfect for water-wise and Mediterranean-style gardens

Growing Conditions:

Sunlight: Full sun; tolerates light shade

Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil

Watering: Drought-tolerant; water lightly during active growth, keep dry in dormancy

Climate: Hardy in Mediterranean-type climates

Planting Depth: Neck just above soil surface

Spacing: 20–30 cm apart

Planting Time: Late summer to early autumn (February–April)

Care Tips:

Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb

Do not disturb once planted

Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and dry slopes

Indigenous to:
Western Cape, South Africa