Amaryllis 'Basuto'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
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:

Palm Coast, Florida

Brazoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Very Large Amaryllis of Christmas Red and dark shadowing going into the throat. With the yellow anthers showing it is a real treat to see this one.

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