Cyrtantus elatus red
Cyrtantus elatus red
Cyrtantus elatus red
Cyrtanthus elatus red
Scarborough lily, George lily
Hello, I am looking for bulbs or seeds of Valotta speciosa. Please contact me at jp.bt@wanadoo.fr. Best regards
Jpaul, 01/05/2025
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Description
Cyrtanthus elatus Purple Vallota Amaryllis is a frost-tender bulbous plant with magnificent bright red flowers that is cultivated in a pot.
In July, this Cyrtanthus elatus forms a rosette of dark green, ribbon-like, arching leaves and develops a long stem (about 50 cm (20in)) topped with 5 to 8 open trumpet-shaped bright red flowers 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The bulbs produce bulbils every year, which grow quickly and will flower in turn until the pot is filled.
Originally from South Africa, this amaryllis is frost-sensitive. Growing in a pot is preferable using a mixture of one-third garden soil, compost (or good potting soil), turf, and sand. Indoors, place the pot near a south-facing window or a conservatory, and outdoors, in full sun.
Anecdote: A beautiful pot of red flowers, a memory from my grandmother's. Grandma Rosalie regularly divided it, giving bulbs to those she loved. Brought out every season on sunny days, watered with bulb fertilizer all summer, before the first cold weather, her 'amaryllis' would return to the conservatory before going to sleep until the next season.
Tip: Apply tomato fertiliser at the beginning of flowering. The high potassium content promotes flower development.
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Botanical data
Cyrtanthus
elatus
red
Amaryllidaceae
Scarborough lily, George lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Cyrtanthus elatus should be planted in a pot at the beginning of spring. Bury the bulbs three-quarters of the way down in a mixture of equal parts potting soil, turf, and sand. Place in a very bright location indoors or on a balcony during the summer. Water moderately in spring and summer, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Apply liquid fertiliser every 15 days and tomato fertilizer at the beginning of flowering. This Cyrtanthus does not like to be disturbed, so repot only every 4 years. In winter, stop watering and fertilizing as soon as the foliage has withered, except to prevent the bulbs from completely drying out. Place the pot at a temperature of 10°C (50°F) for dormancy.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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