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Bloom of the Day for November 13th, 2010:

Butterfly Amaryllis
(Hippeastrum papilio)

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Information:
Type of plant: Bulbs, Epiphytes

Bloom color: Scarlet (Dark Red), Brown/Bronze, Cream/Tan

Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm), 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

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pixie62560 wrote:
Great shot of one of my favorite Amaryllis.

onewish1 wrote:
beautiful

bonehead wrote:
Beautiful, I like the fine dark edge to the petals.

locakelly wrote:
SWEET bloom;o)

PedricksCorner wrote:
Wow!


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