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Hippeastrum Jewel - Amaryllis

Hippeastrum Jewel
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily

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I buy an amaryllis bulb every year for Christmas, but this time I am amazed by the pruning. I can't wait to see it bloom.

Brigitte J., 31/10/2018

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A bulbous plant intended for indoor cultivation that offers spectacular double flowers of a very pure white delicately tinged with green: a touch of orchid and a resolutely modern and streamlined style!
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time January to February, October to December
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December
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Description

Amaryllis or Hippeastrum Jewel is a bulbous plant intended for indoor cultivation that offers spectacular double flowers of a very pure white delicately tinted with green: a touch of orchid and a sleek, modern style!

Belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family and native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, the Hippeastrum is not at all hardy and cannot be grown outdoors in our climate. Enjoy it when planted inside the house (or in a heated conservatory), while the garden is still asleep.

Amaryllis is a plant with a large bulb whose large and elegant flowers resemble those of the Lily. They are usually grouped in fours at the top of a strong main stem, 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in) tall and adorned with long green, narrow leaves.

Its flowering occurs from December to April, 6 to 8 weeks after planting. It depends on the temperature of the room in which the Amaryllis is placed: always in a well-lit location, keep the pot in a warm room to accelerate its flowering or in a cooler room, around 10°C (50°F), to slow it down.

Did you know? The Latin name 'Amaryllis' was the subject of heated discussions among botanists: originally, this name actually referred to another plant, similar in appearance and native to South Africa: the Amaryllis belladonna. When Carl Linnaeus used this name to describe it but also to describe the Hippeastrum (are you still following?), there was an uproar and the battle raged on until 1987 when the botanists decided: the Latin name Amaryllis is preserved for the African species Belladonna but should no longer be used as the Latin name for Hippeastrum.

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time January to April, November to December
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hippeastrum

Cultivar

Jewel

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference569911

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Planting and care

How to plant my Amaryllis? You can plant Amaryllis bulbs from October to the end of 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.

Planting period

Best planting time January to February, October to December
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December

Intended location

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

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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