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Hippeastrum 'Amalfi'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum) (Info)
Cultivar: Amalfi

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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No positives
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral WillowWasp On Jun 7, 2006, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This is a miniature Amaryllis that is Rose Colored with white edges and a green throat. The blooms have a bit of white streaking through the petals but very little.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida
Olathe, Kansas
Brazoria, Texas



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