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Hippeastrum 'Basuto'

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

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red

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:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

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

Very Large Amaryllis of Christmas Red and dark shadowing going into the throat. With the yellow anthers showing it is a real treat to see this one.

Regional...

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

Brazoria, Texas



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