Overview
Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' 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 (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' is a bulbous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. This cultivar features the genus's characteristic thick, strap-like deciduous foliage and columnar upright habit. It produces clusters of large, funnel-shaped blooms in spring, typically on robust, leafless stems. Suited to full sun or partial shade in sheltered positions, it thrives in moist but well-drained loam soils with a range of pH levels. 'Santa Fe' is ideal for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, and its striking flowers make excellent cut flowers.
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 (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' 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 (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe'
- 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 (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe'?
Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' need?
Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe' 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 (Trumpet Group) 'Santa Fe'?
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'