Amaryllis. A spectacular flowering bulb producing large heads of bold funnel shaped flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers November to February. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C. Harmful if eaten.
Hippeastrum ‘Red Lion’
A spectacular flowering bulb producing large heads of bold funnel shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Hippeastrum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Red Lion' |
| Common Name | Amaryllis |
| Flower Colour | scarlet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Scale |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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