Description
If gardening is a new interest, you have chosen the right place to begin. Amaryllis deliver huge, brilliant flowers, in abundance and in lots of jazzy color combinations. Some are even fragrant.
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Amaryllis Lily Double (White Pink) - Plant |
2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Amaryllis is a perennial flowering plant.Amaryllis is a monotypic (consisting of only one species) genus of flowering plants containing the Belladonna Lily, popularly known as the Amaryllis belladonna lily. Amaryllis is a native of South and Central America and the Caribbean.
The Hippeastrum genus of flowering bulbed plants is erroneously named as the Amaryllis or Christmas Amaryllis.Plant Specifications
Maximum Reachable Height | upto 2 feet |
Flower Colour | White-Pink |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer. |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
Amaryllis Lily Double care
In frost-free areas, plant the bulb with the neck at, or slightly above, ground level. In areas where some frost may occur, the bulb should be set with five or six inches of soil above it, followed by an application of four or five inches of fine mulch. Water the area thoroughly after planting.
Sunlight | Full sun |
Watering | Once growth starts, water only if rain is infrequent and the top two inches of soil are dry. |
Soil | Well-drained soil. |
Temperature | 20 C |
Fertilizer | N-P-K ratio 10-10-10 |
Amaryllis Lily Double uses
Ornamental Use:
- Amaryllis make a stunning display if you cut their flower stems and place them in a sturdy vase
- The best time to cut the flower stems is when the first bud has colored and is just ready to open