Description
Hippeastrum BELLADONNA boasts stunning salmon pink blooms, producing up to 10 flowers per stem. This variety can tolerate temperatures as low as -8°C, making it a resilient choice for various climates.
Overview:
- Species: Hippeastrum
- Growth Habit: Suitable for soil or pot cultivation
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Flower Characteristics:
- Colour: Salmon pink
- Bloom Size: Smaller blooms (Sonatini division)
- Stem Height: 35cm
- Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
- Growing Zones: Suitable across Australia
- Cut Flower: Yes
- Fragrant: No
- Special Note: This variety produces naturally smaller bulbs, similar in size to a daffodil.
Planting Details:
- Planting Depth: Leave the neck of the bulb slightly exposed
- Spacing: 10cm apart
- Planting Season: July - October
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Flowering Time:
- Tropics: October/November
- Subtropics: November
- Cool Regions: December/January
How to Plant:
- Location: Choose a site with full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is light, fluffy, and well-draining to a depth of 20cm.
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Planting Method:
- Place bulbs with the 'fat' end and roots down, and the neck slightly above soil level.
- Space bulbs 10cm apart for a full display or further apart for a less dense appearance.
- If planting in pots, use high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel at the base.
Care Instructions:
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing period; reduce watering as dormancy approaches.
- Fertilising: Annually apply pelletised chicken manure and a balanced bulb fertiliser.
- Temperature: Protect from frost; ideal temperatures range from 15-25°C.
- Naturalisation: Bulbs prefer to remain undisturbed in the ground for multiple years.
- Additional Tips: Avoid overwatering, particularly in pots. Ensure good drainage.
Additional Notes:
- Our Hippeastrum bulbs are true to name and type, supplied as large, flowering-size bulbs with a viable root system intact. Bulb size varies depending on the cultivar.
- Hippeastrum BELLADONNA does not require refrigeration and prefers to naturalize in the ground for many years. These long-lived bulbs thrive on an annual feeding.
Enjoy cultivating the vibrant Hippeastrum BELLADONNA in your garden!
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