Overview
Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' 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 yungacense 'Kiara' 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 in well-drained loam soil with moist conditions and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it is also valued for cut flowers. Propagation is possible through offsets or seed, and it requires protection in the UK as it is rated H1a for hardiness.
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 yungacense 'Kiara' 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 yungacense 'Kiara'
- 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 yungacense 'Kiara'?
Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' need?
Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum yungacense 'Kiara' 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 yungacense 'Kiara'?
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'