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Hippeastrum 'Philadelphia'

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

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

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

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

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive critterologist On Jan 26, 2005, critterologist from Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) wrote:

My amaryllis had different coloring (much less white), but was also called 'Philadelphia' and seemed to have the same peacock-type bloom. I got the bulb from Brecks in 2003. Did they mislabel it, or is there just that much variation within this variety? The plant spent the summer in my garden, but when I dug it up in fall I goofed and trimmed back its roots (what was I thinking?). Still, it grew 2 flower stems this winter, but the flowers were smaller than last year.

Positive angelap On May 22, 2004, angelap from Weatherford, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:

I love this amaryllis! I originally purchased the bulb for indoor forcing from a local nursery. It was "so-so" indoors, kind of small and only one bloom. I put the bulb out in the garden, and was rewarded with a wonderful show! This season there were five blooms opening in succession on a sturdy stalk, and each was a full 8" across. I can't wait for this bulb to multiply, as many of my friends have already asked for offshoots!

Regional...

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

Garberville, California
Weatherford, Texas



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