Overview
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Amarine, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear, strap-like foliage. × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border, container and cut flower.
About
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Amarine genus, which belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It features linear, strap-like foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for borders, containers, and as a cut flower, it can be propagated by offsets or seeds.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Amarine
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear, strap-like
- Suggested uses
- Border, container, cut flower
Care notes
Pruning and caring for × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg'
- Propagation
- Offsets, seeds
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg'?
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' need?
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' hardy in the UK?
× Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate × Amarine tubergenii 'Zwanenburg'?
Offsets, seeds.
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