Hippeastrum Quito - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Quito - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Quito - Amaryllis
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Hippeastrum Quito - Amaryllis
Nathalie H. • 01 FR
Hippeastrum Quito - Amaryllis
Hippeastrum Quito
Amaryllis
A spectacular flowering! I received a huge bulbous plant that very quickly produced 3 stems with delicate and magnificent cherry-red flowers. Thank you for offering this exceptional plant for sale!
Nathalie, 11/04/2026
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Description
The Amaryllis 'Quito' belongs to a group of 'Hippeastrum known as Cybister which produce spider-like, atypical, exotic-looking flowers. Its large flowers have delicate, curled petals variegated with cherry red, green, and cream. The bulb produces 2 to 3 flowering stems, each carrying 2 to 3 flowers between December and March. The flowers of 'Quito' are impressive in floral arrangements or in a pretty indoor pot.
Originating from the subtropical regions of Central and South America, Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are plants from the Amaryllidaceae non-hardy family, grown in pots indoors in our climate. The 'Quito' variety forms a flowering clump 55-60 cm in height and 30 cm in width. Each flower, measuring about 23 cm in diameter, consists of 6 narrow, tapered petals slightly twisted at the edges. Each petal displays a cherry red hue on the upper parts, contrasting with pale green and vanilla shades on the lower parts. The flower's centre releases a cluster of very long, light green curved stamens. The thick, hollow flower stem carries two to three flowers at its end. The bulb can produce two flowering stems. The leaves of this amaryllis are ribbon-like, glossy, and medium green in colour. They yellow and dry out some time after flowering, while the large bulb goes into dormancy.
The 'Quito' Hippeastrum is not difficult to grow, and flowering usually occurs 8 to 10 weeks after planting. To have it blooming for Christmas, consider planting it at the beginning of November. This variety doesn't need companion plants to spread its obvious beauty. You can plant a few snowdrops, just to dress up its slightly stiff stems. Ideally, place the plant in sunlight, in front of a window, for example. Prune the stem when the flowers fade to encourage the production of a second flowering stem.
The term Amaryllis is actually a linguistic misuse, stemming from confusion in the 18th century. It was the botanist Linnaeus who used this name to designate an American species, although the term was already applied to a South African plant. Today, by convention, the name Amaryllis is used for both varieties, with the following distinction: Hippeastrum for the American species and Belladona for the South African one. This naming choice is not trivial: Amaryllis means "sparkling," and the plant is celebrated in classical Greek literature. One can find a pastoral poem where the beautiful shepherdess Amaryllis, pierced by a painful love, makes magnificent red flowers spring from her blood. This symbolism has long made it an emblem of majestic beauty.
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Hippeastrum
Quito
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis
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Planting and care
The Amaryllis Quito thrives in full sun or light shade in any moist, rich, and light soil. Indoors, place it in bright light. For pot culture, provide 2 cm around the bulb and a heavy pot to prevent it from tipping under the weight of the amaryllis, which tends to lean towards the sun. Use a light, well-draining, neutral or slightly acidic soil. In a pot, leave half of the bulb above the soil so that the neck does not stay wet from watering and rot. This also provides more room for the soil. Plant your young plants from October to January depending on the desired flowering period, knowing that it takes 6 to 10 weeks between planting and flowering. After flowering, trim the flowers while allowing the foliage to grow. At the end of summer, let the soil dry out and cut back the dry leaves. 6 weeks later, repot the bulb in fresh soil.
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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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