Hippeastrum Flamingo Amadeus - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Flamingo Amadeus - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Flamingo Amadeus
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily
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Description
Amaryllis 'Flamingo Amadeus' is a magnificent variety of Hippeastrum with large, very double flowers. Its wide corollas, with multiple petals of pinkish-red veined with white, bloom in clusters at the top of each floral stem, creating a stunning visual effect. It is a bulbous plant that is very easy to grow and flower indoors, creating a dreamy decoration for several weeks in winter.
Originally from subtropical regions of Central and South America, Hippeastrum are frost-sensitive plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, typically grown in pots in our latitudes. In full bloom, the Flamingo Amadeus variety reaches a height of 40 cm (16in) and a width of 30 cm (12in). Each bulb will usually produce 2 floral stems. The plant produces double flowers, measuring over 20 cm (8in) in diameter, composed of numerous wide petals, with a thick and waxy texture, mostly pinkish-red, adorned with tiny iridescent flakes and crisscrossed by white lines. Positioned back-to-back at the top of long, thick, hollow stems, 4 to 5 flowers form a unique composition. As a second stem emerges from the bulb after the first one, the flowering can last for more than a month. The ribbon-like foliage, with a shiny green colour, turns yellow and then dries out some time after flowering. The large bulb then enters a dormant phase.
Planting an Amaryllis is very rewarding. Hippeastrum Flamingo Amadeus is very easy to grow and its growth is extremely rapid; 6 to 8 weeks after planting, the flowers are already blooming. You can enjoy them throughout the winter. If you want to give it as a Christmas gift, consider planting it at the beginning of November. Preferably place it in the sun, in front of a window for example. Trim the stem when the flowers fade to promote floral regrowth.
If there is confusion between Amaryllis and Hippeastrum, it is because Linnaeus gave the same name to this species native to South America as to another species native to South Africa. Since then, by convention, it is appropriate to use the name Hippeastrum for the American Amaryllis and Belladona for the South African Amaryllis. The truth is that both species deserve this name, which means "haughty beauty".
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Hippeastrum
Flamingo Amadeus
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant the 'Flamingo Amadeus' Amaryllis bulbs from October to late April. Choose a pot that is not too big,1-2cm (1in) larger than the size of the bulb. Place a layer of drainage at the bottom. Mix half potting compost, half garden soil. Only bury the bulb halfway. Place the pot in a warm and bright location. Water sparingly until the stem appears. Then water daily. 6 to 8 weeks later, your bulbs will flower. Our advice: if you choose multiple bulbs, plant them with a two-week interval to enjoy the beauty of Amaryllis all winter.
How to make my Amaryllis flower again? After flowering, remove the faded flowers and let the leaves develop. Continue to water regularly and give them indoor plant fertiliser every 15 days. This is when the bulb replenishes itself to prepare for next year's flowers. After 4 to 6 months, forget about your potted plants, let them rest for about 3 months in a sheltered place. You can then remove the faded leaves, repot in fresh soil, and start a new growing cycle.
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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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