Overview
Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' 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 'Rembrandt van Rijn' is a bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, strap-like foliage. This cultivar produces robust, leafless stems bearing clusters of large, funnel-shaped blooms in spring. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with a moist but not waterlogged condition, preferring full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Suitable for growing in greenhouses or as houseplants, it is also valued for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through offsets or seed, and it requires protection in the UK as it is hardy to H1a.
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 'Rembrandt van Rijn' 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 'Rembrandt van Rijn'
- 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 'Rembrandt van Rijn'?
Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' need?
Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum 'Rembrandt van Rijn' 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 'Rembrandt van Rijn'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Hippeastrum genus
- Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd'
- Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer'
- Hippeastrum 'Santos'
- Hippeastrum blumenavium
- Hippeastrum 'Germa'
- Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'
- Hippeastrum 'Inferno'
- Hippeastrum 'Jungle Star'