Lycoris rosea Fiery Cloud Colored Foliage the small bronze bong-shaped flowers

the small bronze bong-shaped flowers occur in the leaf axils

especially on the petal backs

All are winter hardy in zone 7 so the tubers can be left in the ground over winter

that's hopelessly misidentified in the trade

Lycoris rosea Fiery Cloud Colored Foliage the small bronze bong-shaped flowersLycoris x rosea 'Fiery Cloud' is a 2022 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Phil Adams cross of Lycoris sprengeri x Lycoris radiata, that produces 20" bronze stalks for us, starting in mid August. Each stalk is topped first with 5 6 fire engine red buds that open to currant red with a darker red throat and faint blue petal tip markings another wonderful and unique variation from the amazing Lycoris x rosea group of hybrids.