Overview

Amaryllis belladonna 'Capetown' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Amaryllis, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amaryllis belladonna 'Capetown' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border and container.

About

Amaryllis belladonna 'Capetown' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Amaryllis genus, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for growing in borders or containers. Propagation can be achieved through offsets or seed.

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

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Amaryllis belladonna 'Capetown' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Border, container

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Amaryllis belladonna 'Capetown'

Propagation

Offsets, seed

Pest resistance

Good

Disease resistance

Good

Frequently asked questions