New and Unread Tree-Mails
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Dark carmine-pink |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Posted by critterologist (Frederick, MD - Zone 6b) on Jun 20, 2018 1:00 AM Despite its girly shade of deep pink, Hercules is well named for its trunk-like stalks and enormous blooms, sturdy and substantial. With regular watering and a little fertilizer (a scattering of osmocote does the trick for me), the bulb will increase nicely in size over the summer. A must have for any amaryllis collection! [ Reply to this comment | |
| Catmint20906 | On January 1, 2016 | Bloomed |
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| Blooms and Chat #3 by bsharf | Jul 11, 2019 3:27 AM | 368 |
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| UN real sales on bulbs ....Chefmike by chefmike92 | Aug 17, 2012 4:33 PM | 2 |
| Blooms and Chat #1 by gone2seed | Oct 22, 2015 4:20 PM | 1,135 |
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![Location: critter's houseDate: 2012-02-17I don't know who named it \"Hercules\" LOL, but it's a pure girl](/pics/2012-03-05/critterologist/4218ee-175.jpg "Location: critter's houseDate: 2012-02-17I don't know who named it \\"Hercules\\" LOL, but it's a pure girl")
