General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Double
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Date: 2009 01-08

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Location: Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands
Date: 2019-04-09
Location: Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands
Date: 2019-04-09
Location: 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show
Date: 2013-03-07

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