The Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus).

This fine specimen only flowers once per year.

For a rare plant it must be enjoyed in its short flowering window.

The scape holding the inflorecence is spotty and succulent.

This umbel arrangement holds about 150 small red tubular flowers.

Closely compacted....

The head of this flower then gives the appearance of one single flower.

It is native to South Africa and tropical regions.

And now resident amongst Maureen's little garden treasures.