Kaffir lilies come from the wetlands of South Africa and grow by means of underground rhizomes. Their startling colours are very typical of South African species and these visual pleasures are easily replicated in gardens. They flower in late summer and well into autumn, in fact there is one called 'November Cheer' which keeps going into really bad weather. They even beat nerines into flowering very late.

Kaffir liles can be increased simply by lifting the rhizomes in winter and dividing them. They look excellent in clumps, their bright colours stealing the show and making a focal point in the garden.

Looking Good:
Visit The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh to see these amazingly attractive lilies in the late summer.

Best With:
Best mixed with other colour varieties of Kaffir lily in a large clump.