Overview

Amaryllis belladonna 'Beacon' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Amaryllis, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amaryllis belladonna 'Beacon' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.

About

Amaryllis belladonna 'Beacon' is a cultivar of the Amaryllis genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south, east, or west-facing aspects. This plant grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerant of acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. With a UK hardiness rating of H2, it is suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, and it can also be used as a cut flower. Propagation is achieved by removing offsets in autumn.

About the genus

Amaryllis is the only genus in the subtribe Amaryllidinae. It is a small genus of flowering bulbs, with two species. The better known of the two, Amaryllis belladonna, is a native of the Western Cape region of South Africa, particularly the rocky southwest area between the Olifants River Valley and Knysna.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Amaryllis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Amaryllis belladonna 'Beacon' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Amaryllis belladonna 'Beacon'

Propagation

Remove offsets in autumn

Pest resistance

Bulb scale mite, Large narcissus bulb fly, Slugs and snails

Disease resistance

Fungal diseases

Frequently asked questions