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Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'

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

5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

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

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Pale Green
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Blue-Green
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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:
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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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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive critterologist On Jan 9, 2010, critterologist from Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) wrote:

'Giraffe' was a new one for me this year, and I love it! Most of the photos don't show how much green is in the bloom... it's definitely a "Victorian Christmas" sort of combo.

I only got 2 blooms per stem, so it's less free-flowering than other varieties, but the blooms are really stunning.

Neutral Redkarnelian On Nov 14, 2006, Redkarnelian from Newmarket, ON (Zone 5a) wrote:

"Giraffe" is a Dwarf Amaryllis variety.

Positive kniphofia On Jan 7, 2005, kniphofia from Ashington
United Kingdom (Zone 8a) wrote:

Absolutely stunning! If I had to pick one amaryllis this might be it. New for me this year (04/05) it's quickly become a real favorite.

Grab this one if you can!

Regional...

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

Garberville, California
Palm Coast, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Missouri City, Texas
Ewing, Virginia



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