Amaryllus
Hippeastrum 'Lydia'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Cultivar: Lydia

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting
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