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shows the gorgeous bright red blooms of Amaryllis
'Red Lion' or Hippeastrum
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Amaryllis 'Red Lion'
(Hippeastrum) |
Origin: From the Andes mountains of Chile and Peru
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Light: Sun-part shade / Light shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spread: 6-9"'
Blooms: Long lasting, large, red-orange, bell-shaped, in mid-Spring
Foliage: Smooth-textured,
bluish-
green
Soil: Regular
Water: Keep moist
Fertilizer: Regular
Propagation: Offsets, division (Allow half of bulb to stay above
ground)
Uses: Container, bedding, border, floral arrangements
Comments: Amaryllis 'Red Lion' or Hippeastrum is a large flowering bulb
plant with gorgeous long lasting flowers. It is popularly sold as a
holiday plant in garden centers towards the end of the year.
Amaryllis 'Red Lion' blooms 2-3 months after planting; the bold bright red
blosssoms are a welcoming sight to usher
in the festive seasons and brighten up the gloomy garden at this time of
the year. This is a carefree, hardy, low-maintenance
specimen plant that is easily propagated from offsets. Hippeastrum
'Red Lion' looks great grown
in a container as a houseplant or grown them in masses in borders or
beddings for a striking effect. Allow leaves to die back after flowering
and fertilize regularly. Reduce watering when leaves turned yellow
until they die. It might
reward you with a second bloom in about 4 months' time. Mulch to protect from frost.
In colder areas, store bulb at room temperatures till next growing
season or if left outside, just bury the pot in a semi-shade area afer
danger of frost had passed. Repot plant every few years. Amaryllis 'Red Lion' makes an excellent
gift and the cut flowers
are excellent for floral arrangements.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
