About
Bulbous perennial with mid-green strap-shaped leaves and stout stems to 45cm in height bearing funnel-shaped, rich pinkish-red flowers up to 15cm across, each petal with a central white stripe and veining, produced in winter.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming, Tufted
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
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
CultivationPot newly purchased bulbs from October to January, large bulbs in a 15cm container, smaller ones in a 10cm container, planting so that two-thirds of the bulb remains above the surface and watering in well. See hippeastrum cultivation and bulbs for Christmas flowering for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to bulb scale mite and narcissus bulb fly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free