Haemanthus sanguineus is a South African bulbous geophyte in the genus Haemanthus that occurs in the fynbos vegetation of the Western Cape.

In the autumn a striking crimson inflorescence emerges from the ground.

The plant then produces two circular leathery leaves in the autumn and winter.

These lie flat on the ground and are typically edged with scarlet hairs.

They are a deep green on the upper surface and underneath are covered in pink and red spots.