Overview
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' is a bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, strap-like foliage. This cultivar produces large, funnel-shaped blooms on robust, leafless stems in spring. It thrives in well-drained, moist loam soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suited to greenhouse or conservatory cultivation, 'Liberty' is ideal as a houseplant or for cut flowers, with propagation possible by offsets or seed. It has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.
About the genus
Hippeastrum is a genus of 116 species, and over 600 hybrids and cultivars, of perennial, herbaceous and bulbous plants, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico south to Argentina and on some islands in the Caribbean. The majority have large, fleshy bulbs and tall, broad, strap-like leaves that are (generally) evergreen, and large red or purple flowers. Numerous colors and cultivars have been created over the past hundred years.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hippeastrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 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
- H1a
Plant details
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Bulb scale mite, Large narcissus bulb fly, Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty'?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' need?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Liberty'?
Offsets, Seed.
