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Amaryllis
AMARYLLIDACEAE
Herbaceous
Perennial
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Amaryllis Belladonna |
Amaryllis Belladonna |
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Amaryllis are a genus
of autumn flowering bulbs grown for their stately, attractive, and
scented, funnel-shaped flowers.
The fragrant flowers
which are produced before the leaves emerge, come in various shades
between white and pink, and even a hint of lilac.
In mild winter areas,
grow Amaryllis in a protected position such as at the base of a south
facing wall, but in areas where the temperature falls below 5deg
centigrade, the plants it would be better to grow them in a conservatory
or greenhouse.
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| Amaryllis
Belladonna
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Form: A clump forming perennial
bulb
Height: 20-32in (50-80cm)
Spread: 12-18in (30-45cm)
Foliage: Following flowering, strap-like, semi-erect, basal leaves up to 16in
(40cm) long appear in late winter or early spring.
Flowers: In autumn a stout purple coloured stem is produced carrying fragrant
pink flowers 4in (10cm) long.
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Amaryllis
Belladonna var 'Hathor'
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Form: A clump forming perennial
bulb
Height: 20-32in (50-80cm)
Spread: 12-18in (30-45cm)
Foliage: Following flowering, strap-like, semi-erect, basal leaves up to 16in
(40cm) long appear in late winter or early spring.
Flowers: In autumn a stout purple coloured stem is produced carrying a head of
fragrant white flowers 4in (10cm) long, with yellow throats.
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Amaryllis
Belladonna Hathor
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Cultivation: -
When dormant plant bulbs at or
just below soil level, in late spring or early summer. Grow
them in well-drained, reasonably fertile soil in full sun, preferably in a
protected position. Protect the leaves from frost, and do not cut back at
the end of the normal flowering season. Indoors
they can be grown in pots containing a loam based compost with added grit
to improve the drainage. They must have full light if they are to perform
well. In the growing season
whether indoors or outdoors the plants will benefit from frequent watering
and regular monthly feeds with a balanced fertiliser.
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Propagation: -
To increase stock of the plant
remove offsets from established plants during the spring and grow on
indoors, or in the greenhouse, for several years until ready to plant out.
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Frost Hardy
Pests & Diseases: - Eelworms and Bulb-Flies can be a
problem, eating and killing the bulbs, usually indicated by bulbs failing
to flower. Remove affected plants and destroy them by burning. Do
not put infected material on the compost heap. Slugs
also present a problem and should dealt with according to your conscience.
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This page was last updated on 12/03/2005
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