Lycoris rosea Ueki Gladiolus Each leaf features dark blue

Each leaf features dark blue shadows swirled around a muted yellow center

and acidic soils

and topped with upright panicles of large yellow flowers with downward pointing spurs

Light shade to a couple of hours of early morning sun works best

the foliage is delightfully minty

Lycoris rosea Ueki Gladiolus Each leaf features dark blueLycoris x rosea 'Ueki' is a vigorous Japanese hybrid of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris radiata v. pumila, whose giant 28" tall stalks emerge for us in mid August, each topped with 6 8 intense rosy red flowers, tipped with an attractive blue lavender tip truly stunning! The leaves emerge in fall and persists all winter.