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Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Giraffe'

Hippeastrum

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Foliage

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Bloom Color

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Class

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Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Class

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Red-Orange

Pale Green

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Mid Fall

Growing Habit

This plant is resistant to deer

Textured

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Bulbs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Bloom Shape

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Flower Size

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Palm Coast, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Missouri City, Texas

Ewing, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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1

neutral

0

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critterologist

Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2010 | positive

'Giraffe' was a new one for me this year, and I love it! Most of the photos don't show how much green is in the bloom... it's definitel...Read More

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Redkarnelian

Newmarket, ON (Zone 5a) | November 2006 | neutral

"Giraffe" is a Dwarf Amaryllis variety.

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kniphofia

(Zone 8a) | January 2005 | positive

Absolutely stunning! If I had to pick one amaryllis this might be it. New for me this year (04/05) it's quickly become a real favorite....Read More

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