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Hippeastrum Chico - Amaryllis (spider group)

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Chico
Hippeastrum

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Amaryllis Chico, exotic red flowers tinged with green.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January, October to December
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Flowering time January to March, December
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Description

The Chico Amaryllis belongs to the cybister amaryllis category. Its spectacular flowering from December to March gives it an exotic appearance.

Its extravagant, star-shaped flowers are reminiscent of a tropical bird. They feature long, very narrow petals of 10cm. The flowers are red with green shading towards the tips; the lower petal is entirely green. At the heart of the flower are long stamens that sometimes extend beyond the petals. 4 to 6 flowers are borne on sturdy stems.

Amaryllis Chico, also known as hippeastrum, develops its foliage after flowering. This indoor bulb can reach 50cm in height in a pot. You can also place it against a well-sheltered wall in your garden, protected from cold winds, bearing in mind that the amaryllis does not tolerate frost. The flowers make beautiful cut flower arrangements. The Chico amaryllis is native to the Andes of Bolivia and the far north of Argentina.

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Amaryllis: growing, planting and care
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by Virginie T. 10 min.
Amaryllis: growing, planting and care
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Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time January to March, December
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Cultivar

Chico

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Hippeastrum

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference5696900

Planting and care

Amaryllis Chico thrives in full sun or partial shade in any moist soil. Indoors, place it in bright light. For pot cultivation, allow 2cm around the bulb and use a heavy pot to prevent it from toppling over under the weight of the amaryllis, which tends to lean towards the light. Use a light, well-drained potting compost, neutral or slightly acidic. In a pot, leave half of the bulb above the soil so that the neck does not remain wet from watering and rot. This also gives more room for the soil. Plant your amaryllis from October to January depending on the desired flowering period, bearing in mind that it takes 6 weeks from planting to flowering. After flowering, cut off the flowers, allowing the foliage to grow. At the end of summer, allow the soil to dry out and cut off the dry leaves. 6 weeks later, repot the bulb in fresh potting compost.

Planting period

Recommended planting time January, October to December
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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