Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Hercules'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Palm Coast, Florida

Missouri City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | April 2007 | neutral

Beautiful plant. Flower is raspberry red, yet I find a lot of pictures depicting it as a pink w/ blue tint or a purplish pink. From a ...Read More

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B
Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2007 | positive

huge flower. There is a lot of variation in this cultivar, in terms of how much striping it has.

A
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

Although I don't have a photo, this flower is a lovely pink/mauve and really a nice change from the usual reds.

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