Hippeastrum


Scientific Name: Hippeastrum
Family: Liliaceae
(Hippeastrum )
Hippeastrum puniceum in Curtis Botanical Magazine
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 13,16,17,19,21-28

Sun Exposure: Light shade to part sun

Origin: Complex hybrids of a number of Hippeastrum species, including H. aulicum, H. elegans, H. Puniceum, H. reginae, H. reticulatum, and H. Striatum

Growth Habits: Semi-evergreen or evergreen bulb or perennial, 1 to 1.33 feet tall (30 to 40 cm.)

Flowers: White, light yellow, pink or red flowers, up to 8 inches wide (20 cm.)

Watering Needs: Regular water, needs good drainage

(Hippeastrum )
Hippeastrum reginae in Curtis Botanical Magazine


(Hippeastrum )
Hippeastrum reticulatum in Curtis Botanical Magazine

 

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