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Amaryllis 'Basuto'

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
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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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

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

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Regional

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

Palm Coast, Florida

Brazoria, Texas

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WillowWasp
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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