Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Hercules'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Palm Coast, Florida

Missouri City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | April 2007 | neutral

Beautiful plant. Flower is raspberry red, yet I find a lot of pictures depicting it as a pink w/ blue tint or a purplish pink. From a ...Read More

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Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2007 | positive

huge flower. There is a lot of variation in this cultivar, in terms of how much striping it has.

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Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

Although I don't have a photo, this flower is a lovely pink/mauve and really a nice change from the usual reds.

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