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Amaryllis, Belladonna Lily, Jersey Lily, March Lily, Naked Lady Lily 'Kimberley'

Amaryllisbelladonna

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amaryllis (am-uh-RIL-us)
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Species
belladonna (bel-uh-DON-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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