Amaryllis 'Christmas Star'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Hawthorne, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Brazoria, Texas

Ewing, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

A miniature Amaryllis that is bright scarket red with a white Star Burst (Hint the name) in the center and it also has a nice green throat.

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