About
Hippeastrum elwesii is an amaryllis producing strap-shaped leaves and umbels of large, white, funnel-shaped flowers on stout stems. A rewarding bulb for a warm, sunny conservatory or glasshouse.
About the genus
Hippeastrum, the amaryllis, are deciduous bulbous perennials with slightly fleshy, strap-shaped leaves and stout, leafless stems bearing umbels of large, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, white or bicoloured. Widely grown as houseplants and conservatory bulbs, they flower mainly in winter or spring.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn, propagate by root cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free