Haemanthus Coccineus * Blood Flower * Paintbrush Lily * 7 Fresh Germinated Seeds Haemanthus Coccineus 7 Germinated Seeds Haemanthus coccineus, the blood flower, blood lily or paintbrush lily, is a bulbous geophyte in the genus Haemanthus, native to Southern Africa. The generic name Haemanthus is derived from the Greek words haima for blood and anthos for flower. Haemanthus coccineus is widespread throughout the winter rainfall region in Southern Africa. The flowerheads of Haemanthus coccineus emerge between February and April, with scarlet spathe valves on them like bright shaving brushes, make it a striking plant. The flowers are soon followed by translucent, fleshy berries. There are usually two large leaves per bulb, and occasionally three, which appear after flowering. this seeds is very easy to grow It is an adaptable species, growing in a wide range of soils derived from sandstones, quartzites, granites, shales and limestones.