Lycoris rosea Satsuma Hiryu Boophone starting for us in late

starting for us in late July (NC) with a stunning display of vivid rosy red flowers with each petal dipped in purple

since increased light intensity increases winter hardiness

purple on top and green on the bottom

The clumps are topped in fall with light lavender flowers

Hosta 'Mini Skirt'

Lycoris rosea Satsuma Hiryu Boophone starting for us in lateLycoris 'Satsuma Hiryu' is a superb Japanese selection of Lycoris x rosea (Lycoris sprengeri x radiata), that produces 21" tall stalks, starting for us in mid August. The terminal clusters of flowers emerge flaming red with blue tips, and ages toward raspberry. After flowering, the foliage emerges in mid October and grows through the winter, until disappearing in early spring.