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Amaryllis
belladonna or Belladonna Lily or Naked Lily plant... photo image coming |
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Amaryllis belladonna
(Belladonna Lily, Naked Lily) |
Synonym: Brunsvigia rosea
Origin: South Africa
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 1'
Blooms: Pink, fragrant, large, lily-like, in late Summer
Foliage: Green,
arranged in 2 rows, long, leathery, smooth-textured, strap-shaped
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Keep moist
Fertilizer: Regular
Propagation: Offsets or bulb division (Plant in Winter)
Uses: Container, bedding, border, indoors, mass planting, cut
flowers
Comments: Amaryllis belladonna or Belladonna Lily or Naked Lily or
Brunsvigia rosea is a beautiful and carefree perennial bulbous plant.
This hardy plant produces charming fragrant blossoms in late Summer or
early Fall. These pink flowers have 3 outer and 3 inner petals and
are borne on 18" long stalk. Amaryllis belladonna is
low-maintenance. Grow Belladonna Lily as a lovely specimen plant
in your favorite container. Grow them in masses in the perennial
beds or border for a dramatic effect; you will have many cut flowers to
make a lovely bouquet. Mulch Brunsvigia rosea to protect from
frost and stake plants to protect from wind. Naked Lily multiplies
fast in moist soil and is easily propagated in early Winter from offset
or bulb divisions. Use a small pot, place bulb with one third of
it sticking out of soil and an inch away from the side of the pot.
Place pot in semi-dark place till few leaves emerged then move to medium
light. Repot after a few years. Amaryllis belladonna
thrives well in full sun.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
