Description
Hippeastrum 'Pastel Princess' Care Guide
Overview:
- Height: 30cm
- Width: 15cm
- Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
- Bloom Type: Mid-sized blooms
- Cut Flower: Excellent choice
- Fragrance: None
- Colour: Mid pink edged blooms with a lemon center
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Flowering Time:
- Tropics: October/November
- Subtropics: November
- Cool regions: December/January
Growing Zones: Suitable across all regions of Australia
Planting Details:
- Planting Depth: Keep the neck of the bulb slightly above the soil
- Spacing: 10cm between bulbs
- Planting Season: July - October
How to Plant:
- Location: Select a site with full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Preparation: Prepare the soil to a depth of 20cm, ensuring it is loose and well-aerated.
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Planting the Bulbs:
- Position the bulbs with the roots downwards and the 'neck' slightly above ground level.
- Space the bulbs 10cm apart for a dense display or further apart for a less crowded look.
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Container Planting:
- Use a well-draining potting mix.
- Place some gravel at the base of the pot to improve drainage.
- Keep the bulbs fed and watered until they enter winter dormancy.
- Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Care Instructions:
- Fertilizing: Use a pelletized chicken manure annually, supplemented with liquid fertilizer.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during active growth, but reduce watering as dormancy approaches.
- Naturalization: These bulbs prefer to stay in the ground for multiple years and do not need annual lifting.
- Storage: Refrigeration is unnecessary; Hippeastrum bulbs thrive best when left to naturalize.
Additional Notes:
- The Hippeastrum 'Pastel Princess' produces strong stems and vibrant blooms, making it a top choice for cut flowers.
- Large, flowering-size bulbs with a healthy root system are provided, ensuring true-to-type flowers.
Happy Gardening! Enjoy the robust beauty of your Hippeastrum 'Pastel Princess'!
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