Overview
Hippeastrum 'Germa' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum 'Germa' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Hippeastrum 'Germa' is a bulbous perennial cultivar belonging to the genus Hippeastrum, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, strap-like foliage. This plant produces robust, leafless stems that bear clusters of large, funnel-shaped flowers, typically appearing in spring. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with a moist but well-drained condition, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it prefers sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H2. Hippeastrum 'Germa' is ideal for growing as a houseplant, in conservatories or greenhouses, and as cut flowers.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Hippeastrum 'Germa' 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 'Germa'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Bulb scale mite, Large narcissus bulb fly
- Disease resistance
- Fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hippeastrum 'Germa'?
Hippeastrum 'Germa' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum 'Germa' need?
Hippeastrum 'Germa' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum 'Germa' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum 'Germa' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Hippeastrum 'Germa'?
Offsets, Seed.
