Hippeastrum
| When to Plant: | |
| Spring |
| Blooms: | |
| Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Light Requirements: | |
| Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | ||
| 12-24" | ||
| Hardiness Zones: | |
| Grow as Perennial in zones 8-10. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
| Planting Depth: | |
| 4-6" with top 'point' of bulb exposed above soil line. |
| Plant Spacing: | |
| 6-8" |
| Plant Type: | |
| Bulb |
This widely sought after holiday indoor growing favorite is also a beauty in the garden.
Garden Amaryllis produce stems with showy, trumpet-shaped blossoms and broad, strap-shaped, arching leaves.
Plant Garden Amaryllis in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Garden Amaryllis performs well in full sun to partial shade.
The ideal soil is rich and porous and drains well, yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy clay and drains slowly, or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic soil amendments like peat moss or ground bark. Spread a 3-4 inch layer of soil amendment if needed and incorporate into the soil to a depth of 10 inches.
Plant bulbs 4-6" deep with the neck or top of the bulb emerging from the soil and 6-8" apart. Cover with soil.
When planting a large number of Garden Amaryllis in one bed, excavate the entire area to the recommended depth, work fertilizer into the bottom of the trench, set out bulbs and then cover all at once. Water thoroughly at planting. While actively growing, water frequently and thoroughly so that water will reach roots. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilize twice a year.
Do not cut foliage back until the leaves have yellowed and died.
Lift and store over winter if planted in colder climates. Mulch in milder climates to protect from frost.
Plant Garden Amaryllis in groups of 5 or more for an amazing garden display of blooms.
