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Amaryllis belladonna

Amaryllis belladonna
Belladonna lily, Jersey lily, Naked lady, March lily

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I bought an Amaryllis Bella Donna bulb, but I was very disappointed as it never sprouted...

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A frost-sensitive bulbous plant boasting 10cm (4in) diameter pink flowers with a sweet vanilla scent.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Amaryllis belladonna, also known as Brunsvigia rosea, is a frost-sensitive lily, known for its slightly fragrant candy-pink flowering in September.

 

This plant with a large fleshy bulb develops rigid stems that reach a height of 60cm (24in). These bare stems bear 5 to 15 trumpet-shaped flowers measuring 6 to 10cm (2 to 4in) in diameter. They are pink with a lighter centre. Its sweet vanilla-scented flowering is followed by deciduous, ribbon-like green foliage measuring 40cm (16in) in length.

Be careful! This bulbous plant is toxic if ingested.

Belladonna lily, native to South Africa, is not very hardy. It is only grown in open ground in regions with mild climates. It grows in light, well-drained, humus-bearing soil. It prefers a sunny exposure that is protected from cold winds. It is ideal in a border of perennials or late annuals. In colder regions, grow it in a pot with good potting soil.

 

Amaryllis belladonna should not be confused with Hippeastrums, which are bulbous plants for indoor cultivation.

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Amaryllis belladonna (Flowering) Flowering
Amaryllis belladonna (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to October
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Amaryllis

Species

belladonna

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Belladonna lily, Jersey lily, Naked lady, March lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference512781

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Planting and care

Plant in spring, just below the soil surface and with a spacing of 40cm (16in). In warm regions, plant the bulbs directly in the ground in a mixture of equal parts potting soil, sand, and garden soil. Water moderately and keep dry in winter under a mulch of dead leaves. They do not tolerate winter humidity. Leave in place for at least 5 years to obtain a beautiful clump to divide. Watch out for slugs!

In other regions, cultivate them in pots with good potting soil and bring them indoors in winter to a very bright location, such as a conservatory. Beware of whiteflies and red spider mites!

Apply bulb fertiliser after flowering. 

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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