Overview

Habranthus robustus 'Russell Manning' is a bushy bulbs in the genus Habranthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Habranthus robustus 'Russell Manning' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Habranthus robustus 'Russell Manning' is a bushy cultivar of the Habranthus genus, which comprises compact, bulbous perennials with long, narrow leaves and singular, funnel-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with alkaline to neutral pH, favouring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is often grown as a patio or container plant. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during the spring season, and it can be propagated by seed or bulb offsets.

About the genus

Zephyranthes subg. Habranthus is a subgenus within the genus Zephyranthes in the family Amaryllidaceae. It was a formerly recognized as the separate genus Habranthus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Habranthus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Habranthus robustus 'Russell Manning' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Habranthus robustus 'Russell Manning'

Propagation

Seed, Bulb offsets

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions