Scadoxus is a genus of African and Arabian plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. The English names blood lily, red dandelion or blood flower are other names. About this item flowering period : april to may depth and spacing: plant 4” apart and 2” deep . for best results, plant in light, well-drained soil, avoid soil that stays wet as it can cause the seeds to rot.