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Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Supreme'

Hippeastrum

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Family

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

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Genus

Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Mid Fall

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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2005 | positive

Gorgeous 7 inch blooms on sturdy 30 inch stems -- WOW. Will grow it over the summer and hope for even more gorgeous flowers next winter. ...Read More

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