Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' — Columnar upright

Overview

Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' 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 'Ruby Meyer' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Hippeastrum genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, strap-like foliage. This plant produces robust, leafless stems bearing clusters of large, funnel-shaped blooms in spring. It thrives best in well-drained, moist loam soil with a neutral pH and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspect. Suitable as a houseplant, it requires propagation by seed or removal of bulb offsets in autumn and is hardy to UK zone H3.

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 'Ruby Meyer' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer'

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 'Ruby Meyer'?

Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' need?

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

Is Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' hardy in the UK?

Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer' 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 'Ruby Meyer'?

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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