About
A bulbous perennial to 50cm in height, with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and conspicuous, funnel-shaped flowers to 18cm across, deep red and white, with red stripes and a lime-green throat, from winter to spring.
About the genus
Hippeastrum are deciduous bulbous perennials with slightly fleshy, strap-shaped leaves and stout, leafless stems bearing umbels of large, funnel-shaped flowers usually in winter or spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost (John Innes No.2). For detailed cultivation see hippeastrum cultivation and bulbs for Christmas flowering
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets in autumn, or propagate by seed but flowers will differ from the parent plant. For details of propagation see hippeastrum cultivation
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to bulb scale mite and narcissus bulb fly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to various fungal diseases