Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' — Columnar upright

Overview

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include houseplants.

About

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Hippeastrum genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, thick strap-like foliage. This cultivar produces robust, leafless stems that bear clusters of large, funnel-shaped blooms in spring. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, preferring moist but well-drained conditions and exposure to full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspect. Suitable as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is propagated by seed or by removing bulb offsets in autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hippeastrum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Houseplants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd'

Propagation: Propagate by seed as soon as they are ripe, keep seedlings growing without a dormant period to encourage earlier flowering. Remove bulb offsets in autumn
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to bulb scale mite, large narcissus bulb fly and slugs and snails throughout the summer months
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to various fungal diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd'?

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' need?

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' hardy in the UK?

Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.

How do I propagate Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd'?

Propagate by seed as soon as they are ripe, keep seedlings growing without a dormant period to encourage earlier flowering. Remove bulb offsets in autumn.

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