About
A deciduous or semi-evergreen Hippeastrum hybrid producing large, handsome, funnel-shaped flowers on sturdy, leafless stems from autumn-planted bulbs in winter and spring, combined with broad, strap-shaped, bright green leaves. A spectacular and reliable houseplant or cool-glasshouse bulb for winter floral display.
About the genus
Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side, and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers that may be solitary or in short racemes
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, specialist collections
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, humus-rich soil in sheltered dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form. Deadhead if practical
PropagationSeed for species integrity. Cuttings also possible
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRoot rot in poor drainage. Protect tender species from frost