Amaryllis Belladonna
(Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady, Brunsvigia rosea)
Origin: Native of South Africa
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 2-3'
Spacing: 1'
Blooms: Fragrant, pink, on 4' long stalk, late Summer
Foliage: Green, smooth, strappy, basal
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, tolerates drought
Water: Regular-low
Uses: Perennial border, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden
Propagation: Seeds (Sow ASAP), bulb divisions, offsets
Caution: Bulb is poisonous - do not eat
Comments: Amaryllis Belladonna or Belladonna Lily or Naked Lady or Brunsvigia rosea is a perennial bulbous plant with a low,clumping growth habit. It is a native of South Africa. In late Summer, Amaryllis Belladonna produces 4 feet tall stalks of fragrant pink blossoms, followed later by seeds. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies are magnetized by its nectar-rich flowers. Belladonna Lily has green, smooth, strappy foliage. It is easily propagated from seeds or bulb divisions. Mass plant Amaryllis Belladonna in perennial borders for a delightful display. It is low maintenance and multiplies fast and soon forms a nice clump. Trim off spent flowers of Naked Lady after blooming and leave the foliage alone to help replenish nutrients for next season. In freezing weather, Brunsvigia rosea bulbs have to be dug up and store in peat moss in a cool, dry place.
USDA Zones: 7-10
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